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Today on Highways Voices, we talk "the madness of cars" with journalist and author Peter Hitchens, who is writing a book with that name arguing that Britain's transport infrastructure has wrongly been built around the motor vehicle, and that we are suffering today from the effects of flawed transport policy of the 1960s onwards.He talks about how he thinks our transport planners and users are locked in a transport system that doesn't work, and explains how we arrived here, with decades of prioritising road expansion, dismantling rail and tram systems, and shaping cities around cars. He talks about what it would have to take to rebuild a transport network that actually works for efficiency, resilience, and long-term public value.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!You'll hear a lesson about how historical policy decisions continue to drive today's congestion, land-use challenges, operational inefficiencies, and public-health impacts. He discusses the view that adding more roads rarely solves congestion, and about alternatives that could increase capacity without inducing more traffic and how thoughtful city planning can complement modern highway networks to create scalable, multimodal mobility.Press play now to hear why rethinking car-centric design could unlock more capacity, lower costs, and create a more resilient future for the highways and mobility systems you help shape.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

“The question isn't whether we can afford to maintain TOPAS, it's whether we can afford to become a nation where every junction is an experiment. Every upgrade is a gamble, and every innovation is incompatible with the last.”What happens to your network when every junction becomes an experiment—and every upgrade a gamble? That's the subject on this Highways Voices.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!Kealie Franklin from TOPAS, Traffic Open Products and Specifications, which verifies compliance with specifications for traffic control products, is guest on the podcast, along with three key suppliers, Martin Andrews, Services Director at Yunex, Rob Harding, Engineering Manager for Telent's traffic business and SWARCO's Head of Product and Solutions, Derek McLean.They discuss why standards are not bureaucracy, but are the foundation that enables innovation, protects public investment and ensures compatibility across the UK network. With connected vehicles, AI-driven detection, and automated transport systems accelerating, the conversation suggests the stakes for getting this right have never been higher.You'll hear clear insight into why interoperability won't happen without us creating, and then demanding adherence to, rigorous standards, which are essential for safety today and connected and automated vehicle readiness tomorrow.There's a practical understanding of how TOPAS enables innovation rather than restricts it, including emerging updates such as enhanced detector messaging protocols and that a sharper procurement perspective helps us avoid false economies, vendor lock-in, and long-term maintenance risks caused by non-compliant or incompatible equipment.Whether you're a local authority or part of the supply chain, this is an important 30 minutes, and well worth your time.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

How can today's highways and transport technology leaders ensure the next generation has the skills, mindset, and support to tackle ageing infrastructure, funding pressures, and fast-moving transport technology?We'll find out today on Highways Voices as we hear from a group of young professionals looking to the past, present and future at a memorial for one of the greats of ITS, Professor John Wootton CBE, who was remembered at an event at the RAC in London last month.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!In today's podcast, these young professionals - Seren Rayment, Oliver Stone-Houghton, Stephen Hughes and Elia Fetta - discuss concerns around end-of-life assets, to funding pressures and workforce retention, as well as practical perspectives on how technology, data science, and AI can support highways - while still keeping humanity and real-world experience at the centre.You'll also hear from a colleague of Professor Wootton, David Jeffery, about why he was such an outstanding pioneer in our industry, from founding his own consultancy to leading TRL through privatisation and helping set up ITS UK while supporting the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund.The evening was supported by one of Professor Wootton's former employees, Andy Graham of White Willow Consulting, the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund and Professor Eric Sampson.Play this episode now to take away leadership insights that will help you future-proof your organisation while empowering the next generation shaping highways and transport technology.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

Today on Highways Voices we hear how the island of Malta is embracing British technology to transform its transport, as we talk to Kurt Farrugia, the CEO of Transport Malta to find out what happens when uncoordinated road works, political pressure, and emergency recovery collide to lead to the use of a single platform to prevent gridlock.This interview was prompted by TRL's exporter of the year win at last autumn's ITS UK Awards, and why Malta chose to digitise roadworks coordination at a national scale, and how their challenges, resistance, and lessons learned are directly relevant to UK networks dealing with congestion, resilience, and the push toward smarter traffic management systems.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!In today's podcast you'll hear a real-world example of how digital road works coordination can reduce congestion, political tension, and operational risk across an entire transport network, with practical insights into overcoming organisational resistance, stakeholder buy-in, and implementation challenges when moving from email-based processes to shared digital platforms. This is a really interesting insight into how the UK can win the export business, so it's relevant if you run a network in the UK, or if you have a product you could sell overseas.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

This week on Highways Voices we talk to one of the intelligent transport industry's leading experts about everything from early sat-navs and traffic data collection to the latest in connected vehicles, and how to still be pushing the industry forward after 40 years.Andy Graham MBE is our guest, and we talk about his appearance in the King's New Year Honours, and what it means to him, and then you'll hear what he has to say about networks, operations, policy, digital transformation and customer outcomes. This episode speaks directly to a challenge you'll recognise: how to turn data and technology into safer, more efficient transport, without getting trapped by legacy systems, fragmented standards, or the slow pace of change.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!In the chat you'll hear his view of how traffic data, connected vehicles, and digital services have come on over his career, and what still needs to change to unlock better outcomes, plus hear some reminiscences he has with host Paul Hutton about their time working on a series of projects, and how their paths almost crossed ten years before the first worked together.There are insights into why data-sharing, standards, and cross-industry collaboration often determine whether innovation succeeds or stalls, and how cyber security and privacy should influence future technology strategy and investment.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

The Government's Road Safety Strategy sets a target of delivering a 65% reduction in deaths and serious injuries on UK roads by 2035, but and are we prepared to make the tough, and sometimes unpopular, decisions required to get there?In today's Highways Voices we talk about how to turn an ambitious national road safety strategy into practical, funded, and deliverable action.Our guest is Dr Suzy Charman, Executive Director at the Road Safety Foundation, to explore where policy, infrastructure, speed management, and data-led decision making must change if safety outcomes are genuinely to improve, rather than simply be promised.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!You'll get a clear understanding of why a proactive, safe-system approach to road infrastructure and speed management is essential to meeting long-term casualty reduction targets.There's also an insight into where investment in technology, data integration, and standards reform can deliver the greatest safety and economic returns, and you'll hear her practical perspectives on how national strategy, local authority delivery, and industry expertise can align to move beyond consultation into measurable impact.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

Ever wonder what your trusted journalists really sound like before the edit button saves the day, and what those messy moments reveal about the pressures and pace of our industry?In highways and transport technology, credibility is everything: you're expected to be polished in public, confident on panels, and precise when you speak to stakeholders. But the reality is far less tidy as you'll hear today on Highways Voices.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!This special “Christmas bloopers” episode is a light-hearted mirror of a serious truth decision-makers know well, but even experts stumble when the work is complex and the environment is noisy. Listening in, you'll recognise the human side of your own world, where the big ideas still land, even if the first take doesn't.WARNING - THERE ARE A COUPLE OF CLIPS THAT ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR WORK, SO PLEASE DO NOT PLAY IF YOU OR YOUR COLLEAGUES ARE OFFENDED BY BAD LANGUAGE.Hit play for a quick, end-of-year reset that's equal parts laugh-out-loud and quietly reassuring—because even the people driving the highways conversation don't always nail it on take one.Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at Highways News - here's to a slicker year of Highways Voices in 2026!Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

Ever wondered how many “safe, legal” morning-after drivers are actually still impaired, and what that means for road risk on your network?If you're responsible for safety outcomes, fleet policy, roadside enforcement strategy, or transport technology adoption, this episode lands on a stubborn, current problem: morning-after drink-driving is still a major slice of prosecutions and risk, despite years of awareness campaigns.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!In today's Highways Voices with Alcosense founder Hunter Abbott, you'll hear why rule-of-thumb unit counting fails, how physiology makes impairment wildly unpredictable, and why “below the limit” can still mean elevated crash likelihood.“Somewhere between 50 and 55% of the users had had a reading the morning after, which stopped them from driving when otherwise… they would have got behind the wheel… we've literally stopped tens of thousands of people from drink driving the morning after," he says.If you manage a team that drives for work, you need to hear what Hunter has to say: Companies can be liable if staff drive intoxicated for work, not just the individual, so this helps manage the corporate risk around legal, safety, brand, and welfare.Hit play to get takeaways you can use in your next safety review or policy decision, especially during peak Christmas party season.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

We've seen it before, when the success and failure of a big investment is judged more by public perception than by what the data actually proves, so today on Highways Voices, we look at how to communicate the data, and how to deliver defensible, effective, and publicly trusted solutions, by hearing from someone who does exactly that every day.Our guest is one of the leading experts in the US in delivering data-driven solutions, Brett Ferrin of Traffic Logix - a man who's done everything from asphalt sales to barricades and signs and now enforcement and traffic calming solutions, delivering them even when emotion is louder than statistics.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!In today's podcast he talks about the very real hesitation agencies have about adopting new tools because of litigation risk, policy lag, and “one-size-doesn't-fit-all” market differences.You'll hear a practical framework for data-led traffic calming choices, from baseline measurement to awareness tools, physical interventions, and enforcement options, with clear logic for when each step makes sense. He gives strategies to bridge the gap between data and public trust, including how to validate “ground truth” across multiple data sources and communicate safety reality when perception says otherwise, and adds real-world guidance on de-risking innovation and scaling across regions, covering litigation fears, policy variability, and why cultural/market context determines whether the same technology succeeds or fails in a new state or country.Well worth 25 minutes of anyone's time to have a listen, and to learn some new ideas.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

You often hear the phrase “safety is our number one priority” in our industry, but today on Highways Voices we hear from people who're putting money where their mouth is, as we talk Vision Zero in Oxfordshire.As the county hosts a road safety event in Oxford city centre this week, we chat to Andy Ford, Road Safety Manager at Oxfordshire County Council's Fire and Rescue Service and Councillor Andrew Gant, Oxfordshire County Council's Cabinet Member for Transport Management.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!We explore how Oxfordshire is turning the Vision Zero principle, that no death or serious injury is acceptable, into action. From speed limit reforms and data-driven education campaigns to the integration of enforcement technology and community-led design. You'll hear how Oxfordshire uses a whole-system approach, from junction redesign to behavioural education to transform road safety in Oxfordshire, and how they took the people with them by engaging on speed limits and active travel schemes… and that emerging enforcement and detection technologies are reshaping driver accountability and changing cultural attitudes toward road safety.By the way, Highways News is heading to Australia next and the ITS Australia Summit on Queensland's Gold Coast and I'll be reporting from there, thanks to the support of our friends at TRL, Westcotec, TomTom, NGIS, AGD Australia and Nicander and IntegrateITS. We'll be in Melbourne with a preview show from ITS Australia's offices next week, then from the event the week after. Don't miss them to find out the best in solutions developed in Australia, and how global suppliers might fill in any gaps.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

One of the biggest challenges facing the industry is how to attract talent into highways and transport, so today on Highways Voices we discuss that very issue and hear about a solution that's there for us to use now, as we talk Skills for Life.This is a government-led campaign that promotes and provides access to funded skills and technical education opportunities for individuals and businesses, offering various programmes like apprenticeships, skills bootcamps, and free courses for jobs to help people improve their career prospects and businesses find a skilled workforce.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!National Highways are very much behind this idea, so today we talk to its Head of Talent, Natalie Jones to find out more about it and its approach to apprenticeships and T Levels which can help you future-proof your workforce.Whether you're a public or private sector organisation, understanding how to attract and retain skilled people through real-world training could be the key to staying competitive, and sustainable, in the years ahead.In today's podcast you'll hear practical ways to address industry-wide skills shortages, from apprenticeships to T Levels and digital upskilling that's all covered by Skills for Life. You'll hear about proven methods to attract young people and career changers to roles in highways, transport, and STEM, including how early engagement and storytelling make all the difference and how we're all in this together because collaboration across the sector, from supply chains to schools, can create a stronger, more resilient workforce ready to tackle tomorrow's challenges.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

This week on Highways Voices we talk to both the public and private sector about the challenges facing, and the solutions helping, our industry today.We're at the LCRIG Strictly Highways event in Blackpool to hear fresh insights into how collaboration between local authorities, government, and the supply chain is unlocking new efficiencies and innovation across the UK's road network. You'll get real-world examples of how data, digital frameworks, and sustainability partnerships are helping transform road maintenance, asset management, and carbon reduction efforts, and you'll learn actionable takeaways on how to integrate best practices and emerging technologies into everyday operations to futureproof transport infrastructure.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts,Spotify,Amazon Music,Google Podcasts or Pocket Castsand never miss an episode!Our guests are: LCRIG Managing Director Kerry Winstanley, Darren Capes from the DfT, Dave Denner from the Welsh Government, Sunil Budhdeo and Rotherham MBC's Mick Powell, plus AE Yates, and their Marketing and Social Value lead Saffron Ramsey, Gaist CTO Stephen Remde and Megan Thompson, who's Tarmac Technical Product Support Manager.We'll also look ahead to Highways UK with organiser Claudia Davidson.Listen now to discover how our industry leaders are reshaping the future of highways, and get inspired to bring these innovations back to your own organisation.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

We make another one of our trips to a leader in our industry to find out more about becoming a successful business on today's Highways Voices, and give you some ideas in your day-to-day job.We're at Westcotec in Norfolk talking talking road safety, too, discussing how the key to reducing road collisions isn't just tougher enforcement, but smarter technology that educates drivers before crashes happen.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts,Spotify,Amazon Music,Google PodcastsorPocket Castsand never miss an episode!Managing Director Chris Spinks and Sales Director Olly Samways join us to chat about their business, and the interesting way it's owned and run, and to find out how their products - designed, built, and tested in Britain - are using great solutions, from off-grid power to award-winning collision prevention.You'll hear how Westcotec's technology has demonstrably reduced serious collisions in real-world projects, why local manufacturing, employee ownership, and sustainable design matter for long-term industry resilience and their ideas for the business case for investing in safety technology that delivers measurable returns compared to the cost of road fatalities.Oh, and you'll also hear about an 1,800-mile road trip being undertaken to raise money for disadvantaged people and those with disabilities to experience the benefits of sport; keeping them active and happy while improving their health and skills for the future.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

Traffic signals remain the most effective way to manage transport networks in most urban centres, and they take centre stage this week in Leeds at the JCT Traffic Signals Symposium.Today's Highways Voices looks into the latest thinking in the industry, as we learn about SCOOT 8 AI from TRL Software, and how it, and PTV's Optima, are turning control rooms from reactive to proactive, preventing congestion before it starts.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!We also hear from TOPAS (Traffic Open Products and Specifications) about why compliance with industry standards is more than a box-ticking exercise and how overlooking it could put safety, budgets, and reputations at risk, while Telent explain how collaboration between suppliers, engineers, and authorities is creating smarter, safer, and more sustainable transport networks without costly infrastructure overhauls.Press play now to hear about the latest innovations and debates that are changing how signals, data, and compliance drive the performance of our roads.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

Today on Highways Voices we feature what we believe to be Lilian Greenwood's last interview as Future of Roads Minister before she moved to the whip's office in the recent government reshuffle.Despite her moving on, it was such a good conversation that we should still share it with you, to give you an idea of current government thinking.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!In her chat with Adrian Tatum, you'll hear them discuss what happens when decades-old motorways, mounting congestion, and unpredictable weather collide with today's demand for smoother, safer, and more resilient highways. We dive into the government's latest road investment strategy, RIS3, revealing how forthcoming funding, maintenance priorities, and policy changes will directly shape the future of highways, connectivity, and local economies.You'll hear how the government plans to rebalance priorities between new road schemes and maintaining existing assets to deliver long-term value, discover what proactive asset management and updated codes of practice mean for local authorities and contractors in real terms, and where strategic investments will unlock growth, reduce congestion, and strengthen resilience in the face of climate and economic pressures.Press play now for real insight into how the RIS3 decision will impact your network, your projects, and your travelling public.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

How much longer can our industry afford to keep filling potholes instead of preventing them in the first place?In our latest Highways Voices we discuss the situation that is drivers the most - the poor condition of our roads.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!During Pothole Prevention Week we hear that more than half of councils still carry out no preventive road maintenance at all, and look into why reactive approaches are costing millions more, damaging trust, and keeping the cycle of potholes alive, despite there being proven, cost-effective solutions are within reach.The RAC and the Road Surface Treatments Association have written to the Government calling for the introduction of mandatory training for councils who carry out little or no maintenance to prevent potholes forming, and guests Mike Hansford, Chief Executive of the RSTA and Simon Williams, PR and External Affairs lead at the RAC, discuss the need to factor in your maintenance from the very beginning, and to make it part of the overall project cost.They also explain how preventive maintenance saves up to five times the cost of resurfacing, describe pothole repair like Groundhog Day, and that practical strategies and case studies show early interventions extend road life, improve safety, and deliver visible results for drivers.You can sign up to the webinar they talk about here.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

Today on Highways Voices we'll look at how AI-driven maps, integrated traffic data, and smarter signal systems could cut congestion, boost safety, and transform how highways are managed, thanks to insights from HERE, Flow Labs and TomTom.This episode takes you inside the Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress 2025 in Atlanta, where global experts reveal how new data partnerships, real-time integration, and AI are reshaping traffic management and mobility ecosystems that matter directly to your network's performance.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!You'll get insight into how AI and collaborative mapping initiatives are improving incident detection, fleet operations, and long-term planning, real-world examples of integrated data platforms that give agencies visibility across entire networks to optimise signals and improve safety and a clear view of how UK and global expertise is driving the next wave of resilient, future-ready transport solutions.We'll also hear from British Consul General to Atlanta Rachel Galloway, talking about the UK's hosting of this major event in two years' time, as the excitement builds towards Birmingham 2027.Along with Rachel Galloway, the guests are Jeff Rowen, Vice President Global Product Partnerships at HERE Technologies; CEO & Founder at Flow Labs, Jatish Patel; and Douglas Gilmour, TomTom's Global Traffic BD lead.The podcasts are presented from the UK & ERTICO – ITS Europe Pavilion at the World Congress, supported by Transport for West Midlands, AGD Systems, MAV Systems, Immense, Intelligent Instruments, Navtech Radar, Nicander and Zenzic.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

What if a single innovation could prevent visually impaired passengers from being left behind at bus stops, or if autonomous shuttles could fill the critical gaps in our transport networks?In this episode of Highways Voices from the 2025 Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress, Paul Hutton speaks with pioneers reshaping the future of inclusive and intelligent mobility, from an app designed to make public transport accessible to everyone, to the rollout of autonomous shuttles that connect communities left out by traditional transit. The discussions highlight both the opportunities and the challenges in delivering equitable, safe, and sustainable mobility.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!In today's show, you'll also hear insider perspectives from ITS Hall of Fame inductees on building successful autonomous shuttle businesses across Europe and beyond and critical insights into cybersecurity gaps in public transport systems and how agencies can safeguard infrastructure against inevitable attacks.There's also an update in the planning for the next Europe-based World Congress, when the major event comes to Birmingham's NEC in October 2027.Press play now to hear how today's innovations in inclusive mobility, autonomous vehicles, and cybersecurity are setting the course for the highways and transport systems of tomorrow.The podcasts are presented from the UK & ERTICO - ITS Europe Pavilion at the World Congress, supported by Transport for West Midlands, AGD Systems, MAV Systems, Immense, Nicander, Intelligent Instruments, Navtech Radar and Zenzic.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

What happens when innovative British ITS companies bring their latest breakthroughs to the global stage in Atlanta, revealing how traffic management, enforcement, simulation, and even noise control are being redefined for the next decade?You'll find out on today's Highways Voices from the ITS World Congress, where we have our popular "pitwalk" podcast, chatting to companies exhibiting on the UK Pavilion.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!Our guests are from AGD Systems, MAV Systems, Immense, Nicander, Intelligent Instruments, Transport for West Midlands (for Birmingham 2027), Navtech Radar and Zenzic.Hear discussion about how leaders face the same urgent challenges: maintaining safety and reliability under budget constraints, adapting to changing regulations, and preparing for the future of connected, automated, and sustainable mobility. This episode discusses showcasing real-world solutions designed to address exactly those pressures, and seize the opportunities ahead.We discuss above-ground detection and AI-powered enforcement cameras to predictive simulation tools and centralized bus-priority systems, get insights into how global cities are adapting UK-developed ITS solutions to tackle congestion, emissions, and safety, and hear more about when the World Congress comes to Birmingham in 2027, and why it promises to be a significant knowledge-sharing and commercial opportunity.Press play now to walk the exhibition floor with us and hear directly from the leaders shaping the next era of intelligent transport.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

Today on Highways Voices we're in the USA for the ITS World Congress in Atlanta talking emerging technologies in transport technology, a new faster modelling solution and what it's like to be a CEO of a multinational company.Our guests are from Clearview Intelligence and WSP, and we bring you two CEOs - Christian U Haas from Umovity (pictured on his stand) and SWARCO's Michael Schuch.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!You'll find out what we're learning from pilot projects and deployments that can be scaled nationwide, and practical insights for aligning innovation with policy, funding, and public expectations.Plus you'll hear all about the planning for when this major event comes to the UK, with Transport for West Midlands banging the drum for Birmingham all week.Tune in now to hear proven strategies and fresh perspectives from the forefront of intelligent transport—your roadmap to staying ahead in the future of highways.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

What's really holding back innovation in our sector, and how do we finally break through?We find out together on today's Highways Voices as we hear about a brand new report from the Local Council Roads Innovation Group, called Inspiring Change Across The Highways Sector.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!LCRIG CEO Paula Claytonsmith is our guest to tell us about the in-depth study and how it's found that, despite growing enthusiasm for innovation, decision makers across highways and transport consistently face the same barriers: complex procurement, risk-averse cultures, and siloed learning.She talks about how most local authorities self-identify as innovators, but still feel stuck when it comes to real change. We hear that collaboration is being shaped by local authorities and some of the practical tools and support are being rolled out to drive shared innovation, knowledge hubs, and lasting sector improvement through 2026 and beyond.The full report is available here.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

How do you innovate, lead, and scale in an industry where policy, procurement, and public funding often stand in the way of real progress?We discuss this with one of our industry's leaders, Michael Schuch, CEO of SWARCO today on Highways Voices.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!In our chat, we unpack the major roadblocks facing innovation in transport infrastructure - from rigid procurement processes to inconsistent sustainability policies. This conversation reveals how to navigate the frustrating gap between political ambition and practical deployment, and how to stay future-proof in the process.Michael gives reasons for the industry to work together to counter anticompetitive behaviour, discusses his culture of innovation across borders, even in the face of post-pandemic workplace challenges and explains why many groundbreaking traffic technologies never scale, and what's needed to change that. He also talks about the company's the GoGreen Initiative and how to communicate the value of smart mobility solutions to cities worldwide.This interview is a dip into the archives, originally shared in 2024 but as relevant 15 months later.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

Today on Highways Voices, we cut through carbon reduction confusion, and look at taking meaningful action.We're joined by Brightly to talk Carbon Literacy, which is an understanding of carbon emissions associated with everyday activities and the ability and motivation to reduce them, as well as being about being aware of the impact of our choices, both as individuals and businesses.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!Brightly has recently taken action on this, being accredited themselves as a business, and now they are using that learning to help local authorities with their targets.Our guest is Zoe Sterling-Wall, Business Development Manager for Sustainability at Brightly, who chatted to Adrian Tatum and discussed how carbon literacy training can simplify decision-making and empower action across entire highway networks. They also discuss how organisations like Brightly are leading by example and helping local authorities embed sustainability into operations, and you'll hear her advice about practical, scalable strategies to foster collaboration and accountability across departments and supply chains.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

Today on Highways Voices we return to our occasional series of Highways Business podcasts, where we look to explain the highs and lows, the profits, the losses and successes and failures of running a company in the highways and transport industry.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!With everything from the forthcoming launch of the National Highways Scheme Delivery Framework 2 worth around £14.5 billion, to numerous local authorities looking to go to tender at any one time during the year, finding an organisation that can properly support bids can be tough. So today we talk to one that can, EIB.EIB is a client focused consultancy with a fully employed team delivering market leading bid management and writing support. Scott Brown, co-founder and CEO, and the company's Deputy Chief Executive, Caitlin Murphy join Adrian Tatum to tell the 33-year story of the business, why it was started in the first place and what potential did they see.In today's podcast you'll hear details of how how they set up the business, grew it and focussed it, and to get and retain the right staff for the right work. You'll also get details on how to win bids - why early engagement and client alignment are critical to crafting winning bids, how EIB's fully employed consultancy model creates consistency, quality, and client trust, and the practical tools you can use to improve a bid, everything from compliance matrices and storyboarding to cross-sector strategy.Hit play now to uncover how the EIB team achieves its rate—and what you can take from their approach to immediately improve your next bid.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

Let's get around a hundred local authorities, local and national infrastructure leaders and cutting-edge transport technology companies together to redefine the future of highways on Highways Voices today.We're back at the LCRIG Innovation and Learning Festival after last week's show to discuss maintaining roads more efficiently, introducing autonomous vehicles and securing infrastructure from cyber threats, all while under pressure to do more with less.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!This episode offers practical solutions already being trialled as you'll learn about how autonomous shuttles are moving from prototype to real-world first/last mile transport solutions, discover how Coventry City Council successfully integrated drones, AI, and V2X tech to cut incident response times and emissions and you'll understand how public-private partnerships and technology-enabled asset monitoring, and smart procurement models are driving down costs and improving infrastructure resilience.Hit play now to explore how today's innovations in highway technology can make your operations safer, smarter, and more cost-effective—starting with what's already working across the UK.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

A truly groundbreaking road maintenance machine makes its debut on today's Highways Voices, while we get advice on innovation and funding from a leading local authority and hear a call to action on a new way of managing data.We're at the Innovation Festival in Warwickshire, which is an event for industry leaders and professionals dedicated to advancing highways maintenance and transport technology, with a mix of indoor and outdoor exhibitions, demonstrations, presentations and networking.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!Multevo launches its new Recycle, Rejuvenate, Repair machine on today's podcast where you hear what it does and why it could prove to be groundbreaking in more ways that one.You'll also hear from Sam Shean from Reading Borough Council on its approach to using innovation to lower carbon, while Dorian Isaacson from start-up zone attendee Streetwise discusses data counting and its value for road safety.On top of that, we hear about above ground detection and how the technology can replace, or work with, inductive loops, there's a roadworker safety solution demonstrated by Highway Resource Solutions and clever data management system from Nicander looking for someone to try it out.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

Do you want to hear how you can keep innovating in your highways network when your budget barely covers the basics? Well you've come to the right place on this Highways Voices!With funding under pressure and increasingly complex transport demands, councils and suppliers alike are searching for smarter, scalable solutions. If you're navigating the challenges of integrating new technology, sweating aging assets, and justifying ROI to stakeholders, this episode unpacks how industry leaders are doing just that — with realism, creativity, and collaboration.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!We're at the SWARCO User Group, where Highways News was invited to host a panel discussion to discuss driving innovation with budgets under pressure, and heard the council view from Sean Bulmer of the City of York, Rob Whiteside from Kirklees and Cambridgeshire's Richard Ling alongside John Pickworth and Andrea Newman from SWARCO.In this episode you will learn how modular system design is helping authorities build tech gradually, even with tight funds, and how collaboration across departments, and budgets unlocks new opportunities, while you'll also hear real-world insights into the shift from traditional loop detection to smarter, above-ground solutions and how they stack up in practice.Listen now to hear directly from local authority leaders and SWARCO experts on how they're making innovation possible—even when every pound counts.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

Why aren't we more outraged that 1,700 people still die on UK roads each year?Today on Highways Voices we talk road safety because, despite having some of the safest roads globally, road deaths in the UK have plateaued, and efforts to reduce them, through enforcement, awareness, and education, aren't achieving meaningful impact.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!Sussex Police Chief Constable Jo Shiner, who's head of Britain's roads policing, is our guest and gives us a real insight into her thoughts on keeping our roads safe, and indeed making them safer.She explains why a National Road Safety Board and collision investigation system could revolutionise how we tackle fatalities, gives her views on how emerging enforcement technologies like AI-powered cameras and in-vehicle sensors could eliminate risky behaviour before it becomes fatal, and discusses the cultural and legislative shifts needed to elevate road safety from afterthought to national priority.If you're worried about road safety, this is a must listen episode for you!Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

Are shared transport solutions the missing piece in solving our congestion, infrastructure, and sustainability puzzle?As our industry constantly grapples with how to reduce car dependency, meet environmental goals, and deliver equitable, cost-effective mobility, we look at one solution today with Richard Dilkes, CEO of CoMoUK – the national charity for shared transport.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!In this Highways Voices podcast he explains why shared transport, ranging from car clubs and e-scooters to digital demand-responsive transit, is not just a trend but a strategic tool for modern transport planning, explaining how this approach intersects with public policy, urban design, and real-world user behaviour, aiming to deliver healthier, more connected communities.You'll hear how shared mobility schemes are reshaping the transport ecosystem, but that even in London, there are still many gaps. He talks about e-bikes and e-scooters, their place in the puzzle and how safety issues are being addressed, and he and host Paul Hutton talk mobility hubs too, and how they could make it easier to take hassle-free, quick and convenient car-free journeys.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

We promise you keynote speaker-quality content on Highways Voices and today we have five keynote speaker-quality guests, as we bring you a recording of a panel discussion on the UK Pavilion at the ITS European Congress in Seville.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!We're talking international standards and how to make sure transport technology works cross-border with out guests which include three CEOs, Joost Vantomme of ERTICO – ITS Europe, LCRIG's Paula Claytonsmith and Max Sugarman from ITS UK, plus Danial Naqvi, Head of Opportunities Policy, Connected Vehicles Unit, International Vehicle Standards at the UK Department for Transport and David Laoide-Kemp, Chair of ITS Ireland and Senior Engineer - Intelligent Transport Systems at Transport Infrastructure Ireland.The UK Pavilion's participants are (in alphabetical order): AECOM, AGD Systems, Agilysis, AIM, ANGOKA, Immense, MAV, Nicander, Now Wireless, Teragence, VESOS and WJ.In the podcast you'll learn how UK and EU authorities are collaborating to overcome technical, political, and cultural hurdles to achieve interoperability, discover practical examples of how seamless data sharing is already improving travel and transport across the Northern Ireland border and get insights into how SMEs and local authorities can directly influence international transport policy and standards—without being drowned out by major players.So press play now to find out why interoperability and standardisation Are crucial for seamless transport, how local and national governance complexities affect implementation and that empowering SMEs and broadening industry influence Is essential.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum,

On today's Highways Voices you'll learn about solar-powered surveillance, AI-driven traffic modelling, ghost plate detection and lots of other technologies helping transform our highways.We're on the UK Pavilion at the ITS European Congress in Seville talking about innovations being showcased by a range of UK SMEs that are tackling the daily challenges we face.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!Whether it's avoiding gridlock from mismanaged roadworks or combatting the rise in fraudulent number plates, these technologies are not just promising—they're in action.Host Paul Hutton tours the Pavilion to talk to Immense, Now Wireless, AECOM, ITS UK, AGD Systems/MAV, Nicander, Agilysis, AIM, WJ, VESOS and The ITS World Congress 2027.You'll hear how AI-powered simulation tools are helping authorities prevent traffic jams before they happens, learn how new structural monitoring and drone-assisted asset management systems are saving millions and preventing closures and, of course, hear how global ITS partnerships are positioning the UK as a leader ahead of the 2027 World Congress in Birmingham—and what that means for your future projects.Hit play now to hear firsthand how tomorrow's highway solutions are already driving results across the UK and beyond.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

We're in Seville for the ITS European Congress 2025, discovering how smarter data sharing, seamless standards, and automation are transforming how cities and nations manage traffic and mobility.This episode dives into how cities, governments, and private sector leaders are tackling today's biggest mobility challenges through collaboration, innovation, and smarter infrastructure strategies.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!You'll discover how better data sharing and common standards are unlocking the latest predictive traffic modelling and dynamic traffic solutions across cities and countries and hear exclusive insights from UK and European transport leaders on how AI, autonomous mobility, and digital infrastructure are shaping future transport policy.You'll also get a behind-the-scenes look at one of the world's most advanced Amazon distribution centres, revealing transferable lessons for logistics, automation, and traffic control.Tap play now to gain a competitive edge from Europe's top mobility minds and be inspired by innovations you can adapt for your own transport and highway strategies.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

What if you could slash graffiti removal costs and dramatically cut maintenance downtime on your concrete structures, without compromising durability or environmental compliance?That's what this Highways Voices is all about, as we talk about a subject that isn't often discussed, but should be - graffiti on road infrastructure, plus our ageing concrete bridges and flyovers.We're talking to Fosroc, a leading international manufacturer and supplier of high performance chemicals for the construction industry, with a particular focus on concrete and cement.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!In this edition, Adrian Tatum is joined by Andy Hatch, National Concrete Repair Specification Manager at Fosroc. You'll hear him explaining how he and his colleagues are tackling these problems with innovative, field-tested solutions including a revolutionary non-sacrificial anti-graffiti coating that withstands up to 20 cleans, and a rapid-curing concrete repair material. You'll also find out about the company's full lifecycle approach - from lab R&D to on-site support - to deliver long-lasting protection for critical highway assets.Press play now to hear how you can future-proof your infrastructure with solutions designed to save money, reduce downtime, and protect your assets for the long haul.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

Are you ready to see how innovation and cutting-edge solutions are reshaping the future of transport across Europe?As transport networks evolve under pressure to decarbonise and modernise, decision-makers face the challenge of balancing ambitious sustainability goals with real-world infrastructure and social needs.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!In this episode of Highways Voices, you'll discover how the ITS European Congress in Seville is spotlighting practical strategies — from bi-directional vehicle-to-grid technology to large-scale citizen-centred mobility pilots — that are crucial for overcoming today's transition hurdles.You'll gain insights into how collaborative, empathy-driven design is redefining sustainable urban mobility, understand how bi-directional charging and energy grid optimisation are reshaping traffic management KPIs and discover large-scale, European projects like MetaCase and the City Moonshot that are setting new benchmarks for electric and autonomous transport solutions.Highways Voices will be reporting from the ITS European Congress from 19-21 May, so hit play now to hear a preview discussing the real-world innovations and strategic insights that will shape the future of highways and smart mobility at Seville's landmark event.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

Today on Highways Voices we look at build trust in artificial intelligence for use in the Highways Sector.With shrinking budgets and rising demands from both the public and government, local authorities are under immense pressure to deliver smarter, faster, and more accurate highway maintenance. So today, we look at how AI-driven inspections and integrated asset management systems are not only meeting these demands but redefining what's possible for councils and road managers.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!Our guests are Connell McLaughlin, CEO of Route Reports and Mark Rowe, Strategic Consultant at Brightly Software.They tell interviewer Adrian Tatum that we can be confident that auto automated inspections provide transparent, verifiable results that rival traditional manual surveys, and that the kit pays for itself with both proactive planning and reactive responses – saving time, money, and carbon. But they warn this is only going to work if it's a joined-up system meaning real-time collaboration across departments, and so better decisions with clearer insights.Tap play now to hear how AI and integrated systems are helping highway authorities make every pound – and every pothole – count.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

This week on Highways Voices, we examine the way councils can deliver their highway maintenance by using an arms-length wholly owned company.Our guest is Dominic Bostock, the Managing Director of Cornwall-based Cormac, a company operated under the Teckal approach, which is a procurement exemption that allows public authorities to contract directly with a legally separate entity that is owned and controlled by them, without needing to go through a full public procurement process.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts,Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcastsor Pocket Castsand never miss an episode!Adrian Tatum leads the conversation today, finding out how, for local and regional authorities under pressure to deliver more with less, the Teckal approach has empowered Cornwall to deliver top-quartile road conditions, grow resident satisfaction by 25%, and generate over £60 million in verified social value—without being a drain on resources.In todays podcast you will learn how an integrated highway and environmental services model drives both operational efficiency and community impact, and how a robust set of governance rules and legal structure was in place. You'll also hear how Cormac can support innovation, training, and strategic regional growth, and its strategies to improve road longevity, reduce carbon, and nurture local talent in a constrained funding environment.Hit play now to find out how you could benefit from some successful ideas.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

How are we getting on introducing driverless vehicles into our transport network?Well, we're further forward thanks to some new research in Sunderland which we find out about today with Newcastle University's Professor Phil Blythe who tells us about a trial service between a transport interchange and the city's hospital.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts,Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcastsor Pocket Castsand never miss an episode!In this episode of Highways Voices, Professor Blythe discusses how the real-world trial is not only mapping out the transformation of mobility access for patients and staff but also addressing the urgent shortage of commercial drivers and paving the way for smarter, more connected urban transport systems. For decision-makers grappling with service gaps, labour challenges, and climate goals, this is a look into a near-future solution already in motion.In this episode you will learn how autonomous public transport is being used to solve real, local accessibility challenges in complex traffic environments, discover how Newcastle University is evaluating user trust, environmental benefits, and cost efficiency to guide future adoption and get insights on scalable models and how public-private partnerships are accelerating deployment of smart transport technologies across the UK.Hit play now to find out how autonomous vehicles are quietly reshaping the future of urban transport—starting with a hill, a hospital, and a city determined to lead.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

How can cutting grass on the roadside help power the very vehicles that maintain our highways, while also slashing carbon emissions?Across the UK, local highways authorities are facing mounting pressure to decarbonise without sacrificing safety, budget, or reliability. The Live Labs 2 project has been working on seven real-world trials shaping the roads of tomorrow — from street lighting alternatives to circular biofuel solutions — helping turn innovation into business as usual.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!Thanks to our guest, Programme Director Giles Perkins, in today's podcast you will, among other things:Discover how data-driven street lighting strategies are reducing carbon while improving safety in the East Riding of YorkshireLearn how the UK's new Centre of Excellence is ranking carbon-saving innovations for scalable impact across regionsUncover how behavioural insights and collaborative systems-thinking are breaking down procurement and legislative barriers to accelerate Net Zero.Hit play now to hear how Live Labs 2 is creating a blueprint for future-ready roads — and how your organisation can join the charge.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

Are potholes just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the real issues facing our roads?If you're in the business of managing, maintaining, or modernising highways, you already know that reactive repairs are expensive, inefficient, and deeply unpopular. In this episode of Highways Voices, Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood lays out how government and industry must work together to shift from short-term fixes to long-term, tech-powered strategies that deliver value and resilience.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!In this episode you will learn the Minister's views on:How national standards and a revamped code of practice will drive consistency across 150+ highway authoritiesNew funding models will incentivise preventative maintenance and make local authorities more accountableHow emerging technologies — from AI to decarbonised materials and solar lighting solutions — can radically improve asset management and road sustainabilityTap play now to hear how your organisation can align with the government's vision and be part of transforming the UK's highway future.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

We discuss how to drive better value from the highway maintenance funding on this week's Highways Voices, with Mike Hansford, Chief Executive of the RSTA."Our approach to road maintenance isn't working," he says, as he asks are we truly making the most of our funding, or are we stuck in an inefficient cycle of reactive repairs?Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!In this episode, we discuss with Mike:*His reaction to the 2025 ALARM survey*Why the RSTA has produced its own report on the state of the UK road network this week and why the results could be both worse and better than reported*How do get more value from the funding we do have*How to incorporate surface treatments in your highway maintenance programme*Why prevention is always better than cure when it comes to roadsIf highway maintenance is in any way your role within local government of contracting, then this is the episode for you. As well as a dive into the insights from the 2025 ALARM survey, it explores why our current approach to road maintenance may be failing. More importantly, we discuss practical solutions that could transform the way we maintain our road networks — without simply calling for more funding.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

What is one of the highway industry's toughest challenges that is very difficult to solve and hardly talked about?This week on Highways Voices we delve into the issue of road runoff pollution with Keyline.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!Did you know, road runoff is pollution caused when vehicles deposit debris containing over 300 chemicals on the road surface? Then, rainfall pushes the pollutants from roads into rivers and as a result water quality becomes unsustainable, collapsing ecosystems and killing wildlife.According to Keyline, 18% of water body failures in England are due to road runoff pollution. Also, the water framework directive sets an objective to restore all rivers to good ecological status by December 2027, but only 14% of rivers in England have a good ecological statusIt is clear then, that the conversation still needs to go further and more action is needed to eradicate road runoff pollution.In this podcast with Technical Director at Keyline Civils Specialist, George Woollard, you will learn:*What is road runoff pollution?* What impact does it have and why the industry should care.* How much visibility do we have on road runoff pollution?* What are the main challenges with tackling road runoff pollution?* How can we solve the issue?* Why SuDS has an important role to play* How can the highways industry support to help solve the challenge?Keyline Civils Specialist is one of the UK's leading civils partners to the highways and construction sectors. It supports the implementation of infrastructure projects, working alongside major contractors and leading manufacturers to deliver innovative solutions, with its wide range of civils and drainage products, expert technical team and national support network.You can download Keyline's white paper on the subject here.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

"The company has a renewed lease of life, we can look forward to more activity, more impact, growth and a thriving and secure business for the employees in the business."TRL's CEO Paul Campion's explanation of a major investment in the UK's transport research and innovation pioneer by Blandford Capital which he says for clients "and, with the risk of sounding a bit a little bit up ourselves here, for the country, we think that the things that TRL does are vitally important, and this enables us to do more of them better."Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!Now, with fresh investment from Blandford Capital, it's entering a new era. But what does this mean for the future of highways, safety, and transport efficiency? If you're involved in highways technology, infrastructure planning, or decision-making, this episode unpacks crucial insights about what's next.In this exclusive interview, recorded at the Interchange Conference in Manchester, Mr Campion explains how this investment ensures long-term stability and innovation, what changes, or indeed continuities, businesses and stakeholders should expect and the opportunities this new backing creates for infrastructure, safety, and decarbonisation efforts.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

Ever wondered what it is like to start a business in the highways and transport sector and nearly fail several times before making a success of it?That is exactly what we will be talking about in today's Highways Voices podcast, which see the launch of a new series-Highways Business. This series will explain the highs and lows, the profits, the losses and successes and failures of running a company in the highways and transport industry. Our guests are all business leaders with the aim of sharing what they do so other leaders can learn from their experiences-whether good or bad.In this weeks edition, we talk to Dom Cotton, Co-Chief Executive and founder of the award-winning folding cycle helmet company Newlane.During the interview, we cover:*Turning ideas and concepts into reality*How Newlane built an award-winning business*Why failing is important before you get success*What has been the hardest thing about running the business?*How to go about getting investment for a business*What are the key takeaways for other business leaders?“I wouldn't advise doing it on your own, because you need someone to share it with,” says Mr Cotton when referring to how he found the perfect business partner.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

How do engineers manage complex overnight tunnel maintenance and infrastructure upgrade projects while ensuring roads are operational by morning?For decision makers in the highway industry, tunnel maintenance presents unique challenges — limited access, strict timelines, and evolving technological demands. In this episode, we dive into the intricate world of tunnel operations with Chris Mayo, Contracts Manager at Dalkia, as he shares insights into decades of experience in tunnel refurbishment and innovation and tells us about the Road Tunnel Operators' Forum in Liverpool next month.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!Discover the behind-the-scenes process of maintaining and upgrading road tunnels while minimising public impact, learn about the latest advancements in tunnel technology, including lighting, electrical systems, and smart controls and get an exclusive preview of the 2025 Road Tunnel Operators Forum, where industry leaders will discuss future infrastructure trends and best practices.You'll also hear about the new format for Highways Voices as we freshen it up after four years of bringing you keynote speaker-quality guests, latest news and reports from major events. Enjoy!Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

Our final Highways Voices featuring content gathered during the ITS World Congress in Dubai is a panel discussion looking at technical collaboration in transport between the UK and Europe.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts,Spotify,Amazon Music,Google PodcastsorPocket Castsand never miss an episode!Recorded in front of an audience on the UK Pavilion at the heart of the event's exhibition floor, we hear from Joost Vantomme, CEO of ERTICO - ITS Europe and his colleague John Paddington - Head of ERTICO's Project Management Office, along with Department for Transport ITS Policy Lead Darren Capes, who is Transport Technology Forum Manager, and the Local Council Roads Innovation Group CEO Paula Claytonsmith.We talk cross-border coordination, AI, regulatory frameworks and local government engagement plus the practical challenges of implementing new technologies, and, of course, the 2027 ITS World Congress in Birmingham.The UK Pavilion was organised by the Transport Technology Forum and LCRIG, showcasing UK ITS and the work of stand participants AECOM, AGD Systems, ANGOKA, Aurrigo, Clearview Intelligence, Immense, Neology, Nicander, Now Wireless, Starling Technologies, Westcotec and Zenzic, with ITS UK also very active on the stand.

In the third of our special podcasts from the 30th ITS World Congress in Dubai, we find out how British companies can get help to build new business in the UAE, and we hear more about the World Congress in three years' time in Birmingham.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts,Spotify,Amazon Music,Google PodcastsorPocket Castsand never miss an episode!We hear from the UK Ambassador in Dubai, Edward Hobart CMG who was joined in an address by the Vice Chairman of the Supreme Organising Committee of the World Congress, Director of Dubai's Transportation Systems, HE Khaled Al Awadhi who addressed the UK delegation with Mr Hobart and the Department for Transport's Chief Scientific Adviser Professor Sarah Sharples.Mr Hobart then expands on his team's role in helping build business in the UAE and why UK companies are welcome in the Emirates.After that we look ahead to three years' time and the ITS World Congress in Birmingham, with the official international launch with Transport for West Midlands' Chris Lane, Anthony Ferguson from the Department for Transport, Joost Vantomme and Dr Angelos Amditis of ERTICO and then ITS UK Chief Executive Max Sugarman.The UK Pavilion is organised by the Transport Technology Forum and LCRIG, showcasing UK ITS and the work of stand participants AECOM, AGD Systems, ANGOKA, Aurrigo, Clearview Intelligence, Immense, Neology, Nicander, Now Wireless, Starling Technologies, Westcotec and Zenzic, with ITS UK also very active on the stand.

As Highways Voices reaches its summer break, we finish this series of podcasts with a look ahead to two of the key events for our industry in the autumn.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!Organiser of the JCT Traffic Signals Symposium John Nightingale joins us first to discuss the popular event, and how it's grown with ever more exhibitors and attendees, and how the programme of learned papers was completed earlier than ever, while the social events are a vital part, too.He'll also hint at a fascinating-sounding session about security which will only be available to those in the room at Nottingham Trent University during the event on the 11 and 12 September. After John, Claudia Davidson - Head of Content and Strategic Partnerships at Highways UK owner Terrapin - talks about the growing popularity of this event at the NEC on 16 and 17 October.She discusses the ministerial visits and tours, and how many leading elected officials from across the country are attending. She also looks at some of the key subjects being discussed, new theatres and how to navigate the event and get the most out of it.On top of that, you'll hear news from the Highways News website, and from our podcast partners LCRIG, the TTF, ADEPT and ITS UK, as well as why Transport for Greater Manchester wins "Adrian's Accolade".

Effective management of highway assets is on the agenda this week on Highways Voices.We speak with Brightly, one of the UK's leading providers of asset management software in the highways sector. Local authorities and contractors have been using the company's asset management solution for over 20 years now, helping them make the correct decisions around prioritising and scheduling highway works.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!The secret to successful and effective asset management, according to Chris Thompson, Director of Sales at Brightly, is to provide a platform that delivers as much data as possible to help inform the best possible decisions, as local authorities come under more pressure than ever to repair as many potholes as well as deliver a proactive asset management plan.“They need access to the correct data at the time they need it. And so, through continued development over the years of Confirm, managers, budget holders and senior leaders have had the visibility that they need to make the correct decisions,” he says.He's joined by Business Development Manager Matthew Kelley to discuss effective management of all highway infrastructure - not just the surface of the road and their thoughts on highways funding.You'll also hear news from our partners ADEPT, LCRIG, the TTF and ITS UK and why Cormack wins “Adrian's Accolade” this week.

“If I speak locally, in Sussex, we have a high number of cars, of sports cars, and bikers who come to visit the coast in the weekends, for example, and there's little doubt that the communities through which they drive really do support average speed cameras and other safety cameras to assist them to reduce both the noise and also the speed of that traffic," says Sussex Police Chief Constable Jo Shiner (pictured) on this week's Highways Voices, "But then there are others who will persistently put pictures of where the safety cameras are, whether it's on Facebook or other social media, almost to say this is here, and almost make it ineffective.”Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!The head of roads policing in the UK joins us on this week's podcast to discuss making our roads safer, and the role of technology in doing so. She also discusses a graduated driving license, eCall, and tougher sentences for drivers breaking the rules.“If you actually compare some of the sentences that drivers who do kill people, because of their way in which they drive on the roads, versus maybe some other crimes in society, predominantly, you see that those sentences are lower,” she said. “And that's just one example where I think families are not feeling that they do get the justice that sometimes they deserve.”She even talks about why, when you're driving perfectly safely and legally, if you see traffic police, for some reason you feel guilty!You'll also hear news from our partners ADEPT, LCRIG, the TTF and ITS UK and who wins "Adrian's Accolade" this week,

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