AI, smart roads & mobility innovation unpacked on today’s Highways Voices thanks to SWARCO, Westcotec, AGD Systems and TRL
This week Highways Voices podcasts come from Intertraffic 2026, with our reporting team on the exhibition floor of probably the world’s most influential traffic and mobility event. While only scratching the surface of this huge event featuring 900 exhibitors and 30,000 visitors, this episode does capture the energy, insights, and innovative thinking driving the future […]
TRL director to discuss ‘safe design for life’ at Mature Drivers conference
Professor Richard Cuerden, TRL’s director of safety management at TRL, will discuss the evidence linking driver age and collision risk associated with ‘newer’ vehicle design. Hosted by Road Safety GB, with support from GEM Motoring Assist, The Road Safety Trust and Waymo, the Mature Drivers Conference will be held at Austin Court, Birmingham, on 28 April […]
From chaos to coordination: Malta’s roadworks reset on this week’s Highways Voices
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 […]
Vanuatu appoints TRL to implement climate-resilient iROADS Road Asset Management software
The Government of Vanuatu has selected TRL to implement and roll out its iROADS Road Asset Management system to strengthen the country’s transport network. This initiative marks an important step towards building a more climate-resilient, sustainable, and well-maintained road system, helping Vanuatu plan, manage, and protect its infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions. […]
TRL opens new Wokingham headquarters
TRL has relocated its main office to central Wokingham. The move marks a significant milestone for the organisation as it evolves into TRL 3.0, a modern, forward-thinking hub for transport research, testing, and technology. The relocation follows the long-planned redevelopment of TRL’s previous headquarters at Crowthorne House, which is being converted into a housing estate […]
Smarter, Safer, Connected: Big ideas driving Day Two of the ITS Australia Summit
We’re back on the Gold Coast for Day Two of the ITS Australia Summit, discussing how the future of vehicle safety is moving beyond the vehicle itself thanks to the embracing of C-ITS technologies and how connected data is transforming how roads and emergencies are managed. In today’s podcast, Paul Hutton talks to AGD Systems, […]
TRL team to take on Reading Half Marathon in support of road safety charity Brake
A team of 21 from TRL are set to take on the Reading Half Marathon on Sunday 22 March 2026, raising funds and awareness for Brake, the UK road safety charity dedicated to preventing road deaths and injuries and supporting those affected by road crashes. The initiative brings together team members from across TRL’s departments, […]
Highways Voices: Inside the Future of ITS from Australia
Highways Voices comes from Australia for the next few weeks as we bring you a series of podcasts all about the ITS Australia Summit 2025 in the Gold Coast. These podcasts are brought to you thanks to the support of TomTom, Nicander, AGD Systems Australia, TraceMark Flow an NGIS Solution, Westcotec and TRL. In todays’ […]
TRL appoints Mat Brough as Director of Asset Management
TRL has announce the appointment of Dr Mat Brough as its new Director of Asset Management. Mat joins TRL from Arcadis, bringing with him a wealth of experience in asset management, data-driven infrastructure solutions, and sustainable transport strategy. With a distinguished background in delivering transformative asset management projects across the highways and rail sectors, Mat […]
New TRL study provides headlamp glare insight
A study by TRL presents findings showing both measurable on-road effects from bright headlamps, and how glare from these affects drivers. In response to growing concern around the perceived dangers from bright headlamps, the Department for Transport (DfT) funded an innovative study into the subject. The research project combined on-road data collection with a national […]