The Traffic Technology International Podcast

In discussion with TTi editor Tom Stone, Everett Lott talks equality in transportation access, what it means to be a state DOT right next to the federal government, the challenges of heading up the DOT in the nation's capital, and giving people options. Plus news and conversation with Tom Stone and editor-at-large Saul Wordsworth. Interview starts at 4:30. 

Recorded at ITS Europe in Lisbon, this episode features two main interviews: Eric Sampson, ERTICO's legendary senior congress adviser and founder member of the international study group that led to the formation of ERTICO; and Vladimir Vorotovic , ERTICO's director of innovation and development. Also featured: Max Sugarman, new chief executive of ITS UK, Paula Claytonsmith, chief executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group or LCRIG, and Steve Novosad, associate fellow at HNTB and a key player in Tampa Florida's USDOT Connected Vehicle Pilot. Plus news and conversation with Tom Stone and Saul Wordsworth

Tim Haile, executive director of the Contra Costa Transportation Authority, talks about his work with Contra Costa,  reflects on his ITS America experience and discussed his own new transportation podcast, On The Patio. Plus news and conversation with Tom Stone and Saul Wordsworth

This epsiode is sponsored by Wejo. Our interview is with Scott Lee, chief engineer with Transmart Technologies. As a user of Wejo's real-time connected vehicle data, Scott is able to offer insight into how he uses the results, as well as how else it might be deployed, both now and in the future. 

Gareth Evans, vice president of public sector engagement for episode sponsors Wejo. Gareth reveals how Wejo connected vehicle data is helping to enable the design of safer, more efficient roads - and how it is empowering agencies to secure funding grants for quantifying successful road upgrades already undertaken.Plus news and conversation with Tom Stone and Saul Wordsworth

Our feature interview is with Laura Chase, president and CEO of ITS America. Laura discusses next week's ITS World Congress in LA with TTi editor Tom Stone.  Interview begins at 4:15. 

Peter Norton is associate professor of history in the department of engineering and society at the University of Virginia. In this interview he talks about his recent book Autonorama: The Illusory Promise of High-Tech Driving, arguing that driverless cars cannot be the safe, sustainable, and inclusive “mobility solutions” that tech companies and automakers are promising us. He claims the salesmanship behind the driverless future is distracting us from investing in better ways to get around that we can implement now that are inexpensive, safe, sustainable, and inclusive. Subjects of discussion include smart highways, the focus on autonomous vehicles and the importance – or otherwise – of ITS. Plus news and conversation with Tom Stone and Saul Wordsworth.NOTE: Exclusive and additional content from the interview will appear in the September issue of TTi.Interview begins at 4:45. 

Our feature interview is with Steve Morello, senior advisor with CDM Smith. Steve talks road user charging (RUC), educating drivers about what RUC is paying for, the switch to EVs and how the do-nothing approach is no longer viable.  Interview begins at 3:45. 

TTi editor Tom Stone and editor-at-large Saul Wordsworth are podcasting every day this week from Intertraffic Amsterdam. Their Day Three review features an interview with the three winners of the Intertraffic Awards.Interviews begin 4:10

TTi editor Tom Stone and editor-at-large Saul Wordsworth are podcasting every day this week from Intertraffic Amsterdam. Our Day Two review features an interview with Joost Vantomme, the new CEO of ERTICO.Interviews begin 4:10

tti editor Tom Stone is live from Amsterdam! This episode features two interviews: Pieter Litjens, chairman of the Interraffic awards jury and director at CROW, knowledge institute for infrastructure, public space and mobility. And also Nico Anten, chairman of Connekt, ITS Netherlands

Intertraffic Amsterdam is upon us - and TTi is all over it! Here's a preview of this week's event with TTi editor Tom Stone and editor-at-large, Saul Wordsworth

This episode is sponsored by Kapsch TrafficCom.Our feature interview today is with Steve Sprouffske, vice-president of connected vehicle services with Kapsch TrafficCom. Steve discusses connected vehicle regulation, hardware, Kaptsch's latest pilot schemes and how 5G and roadside hardware can work together. Plus news and conversation with Tom Stone and Saul Wordsworth. Interview begins at 4:45. 

Our feature interview is with András Váradi, research director with podcast sponsors Commsignia. Andras talks roadside infrastructure, pedestrian protection, ultra wideband and 5G. Plus news and conversation with iVT editor Tom Stone and editor-at-large Saul Wordsworth. Interview starts at 5:45

Roger Millar,  director of Washington State DOT and the new chair of ITS America, discusses this week's ITS America 2021 in Charlotte, why it's a good time to be part of the transportation space and climate change. 

Our feature interview is with David Braunstein, president of Together for Safer Roads. David talks about the recent increase in road risk, near-miss analysis and minimising the distractions of smart phones. Plus news and conversation with iVT editor Tom Stone and editor-at-large Saul Wordsworth. 

Sir Richard Leese is leader of Manchester city council in the UK. He talks covid, cycling, e-bikes, low emission zones and bus service franchising. Plus news and conversation with Tom Stone and Saul Wordsworth.Interview with Sir Richard Leese begins at 6:30

Angelos Amditis is chairman of ERTICO. With the ITS World Congress in Hamburg just weeks away, Angelos discusses what we can learn from the last 18 months, the effect of the pandemic on public transportation, building the foundations of MaaS, and sharing best practices. 

TTi editor Tom Stone talks with ERTICO-ITS Europe CEO Jacob Bangsgaard about the forthcoming ITS World Congress in Hamburg, the return of events in general, and how sustainability is driving the industry forward.  Interview starts 7.00. 

Mike Talbot was CEO of Redflex until its recent takeover by Verra Mobility, with whom he is now vice president government solutions. Mark talks about Verra's scope and resources, new products, smart motorways and AI. Plus news and conversation with Tom Stone and Saul Wordsworth.Interview with Mark Talbot begins at 6:15

Ryan Green is co-founder and CEO of Gridwise, an app that's been described as the leading assistant for rideshare and delivery drivers.  Ryan discusses how driving for Uber and Lyft led him to create a solution that maximizes  drivers' road time and  profits, how Gridwise is consolidating its rich city data for other mobility stakeholders by offering a comprehensive view of how people and goods are moving across gig-mobility services, and whether much-maligned ride-hailing services could actually make transport systems more efficient. Plus news and conversation with Tom Stone and Saul Wordsworth.Interview with Ryan Green begins at 6:30

Mike McCamon, executive director of the NFC (near-field communication) forum, talks with TTI editor Tom Stone about passive wallet technology, the importance of wireless payments for Mobility as a Service, and NFC’s use as digital key for passenger vehicles. Interview begins at 7:20.Plus news and conversation with Tom Stone and Saul Wordsworth. For more information visit www.nfc-forum.org  

Bern Grush is co-founder and chief innovation officer with Harmonise Mobility, and a well-respected industry figure.  In this fascination interview Bern talks about standards and safety around sidewalk robots, which are being developed  to solve last-mile delivery issues in urban centers. Plus news and conversation with Tom Stone and Saul Wordsworth.Interview begins at 6:45. 

Our feature interview is with Bob Frey, innovation director and CV project manager at Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA). Bob has helped to oversee the USDOT's Connected Vehicle Pilot Program in Florida since it began in 2014. In this exclusive interview, he is able to reveal more about the unique fourth stage of the project, involving automotive OEMs. Plus news and conversation with Tom Stone and Saul Wordsworth.The interview with Bob Frey begins at 7:15.

Our feature interview is with Phil Blythe, professor of intelligent transportation systems at Newcastle University and chief scientific adviser with the UK’s Department for Transport.  Blythe talks Covid, decarbonisation and the introduction of electric vehicles and infrastructure. Plus all news and conversation with Tom Stone and Saul Wordsworth.The interview with Professor Blythe begins at 8:25.

Nicola Liquori is Florida Turnpike Enterprise’s CEO. She discusses her mission to oversee the building of a new back-office system that will ensure income is secured more seamlessly than ever, the return of Florida traffic to close to pre-pandemic levels, and recent strides made in interoperability. Plus all news and conversation with Tom Stone and Saul Wordsworth.The interview with Nicola Liquori begins at 4:25.

Greg Winfree is director of the Texas A&M Transportation Institute and former assistant secretary at the USDOT during the Obama administration. Winfree shares his observations about the impact of Covid-19, how when it comes to Covid and travel, science and urban legend don’t always match up, and the challenges surrounding spectrum sharing in the 5.9GHz band for connected vehicles. Plus news and conversation with Tom Stone and Saul Wordsworth.Interview starts at 7:45.

Steve Novosad is associate fellow at HNTB and chair of the OmniAir Consortium, the industry’s leading association promoting interoperability and certification for connected vehicles. Novosad talks about his involvement in the USDOT’s high-profile connected vehicle pilot project Florida, as well as the importance of standards in connected vehicle technology (interview starts 08:35). Plus all the latest news and chat with Tom Stone and Saul Wordsworth.This episode is sponsored by Siemens Mobility.

Shailen Bhatt is a passionate advocate for improving the safety and efficiency of transportation networks through the application of smart technology. Here he talks to TTI editor Tom Stone about the challenges surrounding connected vehicles and spectrum sharing in the USA, the ITS World Congress, both in its physical and virtual forms and why, given half a chance, he loves to sing.

Priscilla Boyd, senior data analytics manager with podcast sponsor Siemens Mobility's ITS digital lab, discusses how their new software solution harnesses AI to help predict where and when events will take place in a city, and even suggests ways to lessen the impact they might have on traffic and public transport systems (interview starts 07:35). Plus all the latest news and chat with Tom Stone and Saul Wordsworth.This episode is sponsored by Siemens Mobility.

Josh Rowan, commissioner, Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) for the City of Atlanta, talks about the new agency, how connected vehicle technologies can help to improve safety and his vision for the future. Plus all the latest news and chat with Tom Stone and Saul Wordsworth.This episode is sponsored by Applied Information, leading providers of connected vehicle and smart city solutions.Visit our CONNECTED VEHICLE SURVEY for your chance to win £100 in Amazon vouchers.

Bryan Mulligan, president of podcast sponsors Applied Information, discusses the best means of vehicle connectivity - and what the recent Space X launch might mean for future traffic models. Visit our CONNECTED VEHICLE SURVEY for your chance to win £100 in Amazon vouchers. Plus all the latest news and chat with Tom Stone and Saul Wordsworth.

Francesca Lavey, mobility programme director for Plexal, discusses the e-scooter trial that she helped to oversee at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London – and how such micromobility solutions could soon be more prevalent on Britain’s roads, as we look for more innovative ways to get around during the Covid-19 crisis. Plus, all the latest news and chat with Tom Stone and Saul Wordsworth.

Covid-19 has taken the world by surprise, endangering millions, affecting billions and changing the workplace for everyone. We speak to JJ Eden, tolling giant and co-founder of the E-Z Pass network, to gauge how traffic is being affected by the pandemic. Plus news and the odd laugh with Saul and Tom.