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Mahtot [Mah-tote] Gebresselassie, PhD

RESEARCHING THE INTERSECTION OF SMART MOBILITY & TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGE

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Category: Disabled transportion

My New (Co-authored) Publication: Accessibility of Third-Party Transit Apps and the Role of Transit Agencies and Their Open Data

So very excited to share our new publication! This research focuses on the relationship between #transit agencies that provide open … More

#Disability, a11y, ADA, Open data, Public transit, Smartphone apps

New Appointment!

I am elated to share that I have been appointed member of the Standing Committee on Accessible Transportation and Mobility … More

Accessible Transportation and Mobility, achievements, Appointments, National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine, TRB

Good People of the Internet, I Am Killing It!

I am thrilled to share that I got my third large research grant as a primary investigator (PI)! All of … More

Accessibility, AI, Artificial Intelligence, disability

‘Tis the ACSP Season!

The Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP) Conference is taking place this week in Seattle. I am participating in … More

ACSP2024, Conferences

Life Isn’t Good; It’s Splendid… I Got My First SSHRC Grant!

The first time was the charm. My first application as a Primary Investigator for a SSHRC Grant was successful, and … More

Disability and transportation, Uber and Lyft, Wheelchair users

My New Publication: Why app-hailed transportation remains inadequately accessible to wheelchair users

Soo excited to share my other new publication – 2nd in a week! When it rains, it surely does pour. … More

a11y, App-hailing, disability, Regulations

My New Publication: Labor issues from the perspective of drivers on the Uber and Lyft apps and the impact on riders who use wheelchairs

So excited this is finally published – I waited for 14 months from submission to acceptance! For an early career … More

disability, Platform labor, Transportation, Uber & Lyft, wheelchair use

My New Publication: A B.C. class action may prompt Uber and Lyft to ensure accessible services for wheelchair users

Uber and Lyft continue to make headlines around issues of wheelchair accessibility. Here is my analysis of what I am … More

Class action, Lawsuits, Uber and Lyft

How to Enjoy the TRB’s Annual Meeting + My Highly Downloaded TRR Publication

I have been attending the Transportation Research Board’s Annual Conference since 2018. Other than my first year at the TRB, … More

conference, Conferences, featured, news, Research

News Roundup-2: Accessibility, Transportation, Technology, & Sustainability

My plan with the News-Roundup posts is to share five stories relevant for my research and teaching. However, this is … More

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