Rethinking Road Maintenance: The 2025 ALARM survey, funding challenges and smarter solutions with the RSTA
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 […]
The critical issue of water run-off pollution explained by Keyline
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 […]
Paul Campion explains TRL’s major investment and what it means for the industry, customers and staff
“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, […]
Turning a great idea into reality – our first Highways Business podcast
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 […]
Dalkia tell us about the Road Tunnel Operators Forum, plus a new sound for Highways Voices
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, […]
Why being Transport Secretary is far from being all powerful
What happens when the people making the decisions about transport policy don’t have the power to act on the issues that matter most to road users? From potholes to smart motorways and the future of road user charging, former Transport Secretary Chris Grayling joins us on this week’s Highways Voices to share insider insights on […]
Richard Hammond and Chris Boardman discuss the future role of the car in our transport networks
Are cars destined to fade away, or are they turning into something even more essential to our lives and identity, and can we balance our love for cars with the pressing need to reimagine transportation systems for health, climate, and cost-of-living challenges? Today, Richard Hammond, famous for his years of motor journalism on Top Gear […]
Local authorities and the private sector working together to solve our transport challenges
How can the highways industry overcome challenges like resource shortages, outdated infrastructure, and fragmented data systems to create a smarter, more efficient future of mobility? This week’s Highways Voices discusses these issues in a special panel discussion from the SWARCO User Group. Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an […]
Designing Transport for Humans with Rory Sutherland and Pete Dyson
Are we designing transport systems that truly serve human needs, or are we stuck in outdated metrics of speed and efficiency? Two leading behavioural scientists, Rory Sutherland and Pete Dyson discuss their book Transport for Humans: Are We Nearly There Yet on this week’s Highways Voices. Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket […]
Peter Hitchens questions the safety and transport value of escooters
As decision-makers in the highway and travel technology sectors face mounting pressure to innovate sustainable transport options, this week’s episode of Highways Voices dives into the rise of electric scooters, exploring whether they truly align with safety, environmental, and efficiency goals—or if they’re adding to the chaos. Mail on Sunday columnist Peter Hitchens really doesn’t […]
