TTF Live – day 2 as it happens
Highways News is back at the Transport Technology Forum Live conference at Hinckley Island in Leicstershire. It’s a day of demos showing the latest in connected vehicle services. We’ll update you on it all day. 9.40 We start with the Deputy Director of Traffic and Technology at the Department for Transport, Gavin James. He’s new […]
Fixing the funding formula: What’s really behind the road crisis with David Giles of the AIA
Today on Highways Voices, we dig into the detail of this year’s Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance, ALARM survey, which was published on Tuesday 17 March, and showed a record £18.6 billion local road repair backlog. The report warned road users should not expect a quick fix to the condition of local roads, despite a […]
TTF Live 2026 – As it happens
The Transport Technology Forum Conference is underway in Leicestershire. Highways News is keeping you up to date with the latest talking points. 9.40 Darren Capes, TTF Manager and Head of Road Infrastructure Technology at the Department for Transport gets the event underway. He welcomes delegates and talks about the key data demonstrations to come during […]
Scotland’s Acusensus driving study “a step change” in road safety
The UK head of road safety compliance company Acusensus says a major new study into seatbelt and mobile phone offences across Scotland is a major step forward on the road to improving driver behaviours, through the use of automated camera technology. Acusensus, which was founded in Australia in 2018, has developed its ‘Heads-Up’ solution which […]
We’re coming to Birmingham! Industry signals excitement for ITS World Congress 2027
The people behind the 2027 Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress at Birmingham’s NEC say they have had an “overwhelmingly positive” response from the highways and transport technology industries during the Intertraffic Amsterdam show last week. Representatives from organisers ERTICO – ITS Europe, hosts Transport for West Midlands plus Intelligent Transport Systems UK hosted a joint […]
Intertraffic 2026: Road safety breakthroughs, smarter road maintenance and the politics of road charging thanks to SWARCO, Westcotec, AGD Systems and TRL
From the buzzing show floor in Amsterdam, today’s Highways Voices from Intertraffic 2026 captures the energy of the event and looks at some important views around road safety, maintenance and taxation, as well as focussing on how to make a great exhibition. In this episode, sponsored by SWARCO, Westcotec, AGD Systems and TRL, you’ll hear […]
AI cameras that save lives: Acusensus founder says tech has already prevented hundreds of tragedies
The founder of road safety enforcement company Acusensus says his company’s technology has saved hundreds of families and friends from going through the grief of losing a loved one through road crashes. Alex Jannink (pictured), who was inspired to create the AI-based camera technology to spot people using their mobile phones at the wheel when […]
Future roads: Dutch cycling, freight automation and data-driven safety at Intertraffic 2026, thanks to SWARCO, Westcotec, AGD Systems and TRL
Highways Voices is back in the RAI for Intertraffic Amsterdam, touring the huge exhibition and conference sessions to find out more about the future of transport. These podcasts are brought to you thanks to the support of SWARCO, Westcotec, AGD Systems and TRL. Today we find out how we can learn from the Dutch in […]
AI, safety and the future of mobility: Big names shape the conversation at Intertraffic 2026 thanks to Westcotec, SWARCO, TRL and AGD Systems
You’re catching us in the RAI for Intertraffic Amsterdam 2026 again on Highways Voices today as we discuss AI controlling traffic signals, smarter road safety systems, and data that predicts crashes before they happen. These podcasts are brought to you thanks to the support of SWARCO, Westcotec, AGD Systems and TRL. In today’s programme you’ll […]
UK’s biggest Acusensus distracted driving trial launched in Scotland
Acusensus AI distracted driving camera technology will be deployed in Scotland for the first time to monitor the amount of drivers who use mobile phones behind the wheel and don’t wear seatbelts. Transport Scotland says the issues are two of the ‘Fatal-5’ high-risk driver behaviours, with almost one in four road users killed on Scotland’s […]