Why being Transport Secretary is far from being all powerful on this week’s Highways Voices
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 […]
Designing Transport for Humans with Rory Sutherland and Pete Dyson on this week’s Highways Voices
Are we designing transport systems that truly serve human needs, or are we stuck in outdated metrics of speed and efficiency?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 Casts and never […]
Questioning the safety and transport value of escooters on this week’s Highways Voices
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 newspaper columnist Peter Hitchens really […]
From quirky prototypes to everyday transport technology with TV legend Michael Rodd on this week’s Highways Voices
Today on Highways Voices the legendary TV technology journalist Michael Rodd shares memories of his time on flagship BBC TV show Tomorrow’s World, as he remembers the early technology innovations that paved the way for what we take for granted in the 2020s. This episode dives into the fascinating evolution of technology in transport technology […]
Focussing on delivering transport for humans on this week’s Highways Voices
What if you could dramatically improve travel experiences and reduce traffic issues without spending billions on new infrastructure? In this episode of Highways Voices, we revisit a chat with behavioural scientist Rory Sutherland, author of the book Transport for Humans – Are We Nearly There Yet, exploring how psychology and better information, and not just […]
Sean Rooney of LGTAG on innovation funding, collaboration and leaving the world a better place – this week’s Highways Voices
In this episode of Highways Voices we hear from Sean Rooney, Head of Service in Highways Maintenance at Oxfordshire County Council and President of the Local Government Technical Advisers Group. You will discover what he is doing during his year in the post, and why a year might not be long enough, plus hear about […]
Connecting the Dots between the UK and Europe with ERTICO’s Joost Vantomme
The CEO of the European Intelligent Transport Systems organisation ERTICO, Joost Vantomme is our guest on Highways Voices this week, sharing his vast knowledge with you about standardisation, interoperability and living outside silos. He chats with host Paul Hutton about how ERTICO’s ITS European and World Congresses promote thought leadership and innovation around things like […]
A tour of AGD Systems talking product traceability, staff flexibility and manufacturing sustainability on this week’s Highways Voices
Take a trip around a British traffic technology manufacturing plant in today’s Highways Voices and learn about the value of a highly ordered site, workforce flexibility and traceability. Paul Hutton heads to AGD Systems and is given a guided tour of the facility by AGD Director Ian Hind who explains how the company has grown […]
What makes a millionaire invest in our industry, and keep supporting it? Find out this week on Highways Voices
This week on Highways Voices we hear from a self-made millionaire who has invested in, and it becomes clear as he talks, truly believes in a leading SME in our industry, giving you an insight into what someone looks for when choosing to invest their money. Our guest Sir John Madejski made his money with […]
Highways UK organisers thank visitors for making it a record-breaking event
The organisers of the biggest UK highways and transport technology show, Highways UK, have written to participants of this week’s event, thanking them for making it a record-breaking version. They say that, with more than 375 world-class exhibitors, over 350 expert speakers and more than ten tracks filled with inspiring sessions across the two days, […]