Highways Voices: Talking Roads and Transport Technology innovation

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 Dilks, CEO of CoMoUK [https://www.como.org.uk/] – the national charity for shared transport. Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/highways-voices/id1551975855] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0U6BbFBYLr5eeX0HuZtPv8], Amazon Music [https://highways-voices.captivate.fm/amazon], Google Podcasts [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vaGlnaHdheXMtdm9pY2Vz] or Pocket Casts [https://pca.st/7a3xxskl] 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 [https://ttf.uk.net/], LCRIG [https://lcrig.org.uk/], ADEPT [https://www.adeptnet.org.uk/] and ITS UK [https://www.its-uk.org/].

We're back in Seville at the 2025 ITS European Congress for a bonus Highways Voices today, hearing how UK-based SMEs made a global impact by working with the Department for Transport on the UK Pavilion. As we hear content we didn't have time to share last week, you'll also learn from SWARCO how cutting-edge VR tools are reducing the need for on-site technical deployment and enabling collaborative problem-solving across borders. Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/highways-voices/id1551975855] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0U6BbFBYLr5eeX0HuZtPv8], Amazon Music [https://highways-voices.captivate.fm/amazon], Google Podcasts [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vaGlnaHdheXMtdm9pY2Vz] or Pocket Casts [https://pca.st/7a3xxskl] and never miss an episode! We talk to Acusensus about the real-world impact of AI safety tech, and from ERTICO on enhancing data sharing between vehicles and authorities to earn higher Euro NCAP ratings. You'll also hear about two future World Congresses, in the American city of Atlanta and when the UK hosts it in Birmingham in just over two years' time. Tap play now to find out how your organisation can adopt these breakthrough technologies and prepare for these game-changing events. In case you missed them, we brought you a huge amount of important details of the high level summit, press conference and a visit to a cutting-edge Amazon facility [https://pod.fo/e/2d76d1], innovating companies on the UK Pavilion in our "pitwalk" [https://pod.fo/e/2d7efd], and a panel discussion from keynote-quality speakers on borderless travel and international standards [https://pod.fo/e/2d8774]. The UK Pavilion’s participants were (in alphabetical order): AECOM [https://aecom.com/markets/transportation/highways-roads/intelligent-transportation-systems/], AGD Systems [https://agd-systems.com/], Agilysis [https://agilysis.co.uk/], AIM [https://www.aimgroup.tech/], ANGOKA [https://www.angoka.io/], Immense [https://immense.ai/], MAV [https://traffic.group/the-group/mav-systems/], Nicander [https://www.nicander.co.uk/], Now Wireless [https://www.nowwireless.com/], Teragence [https://teragence.com/], VESOS [https://vesos.co.uk/] and WJ [https://www.wj.uk/]. Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum [https://ttf.uk.net/], LCRIG [https://lcrig.org.uk/], ADEPT [https://www.adeptnet.org.uk/] and ITS UK [https://www.its-uk.org/].

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, [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/highways-voices/id1551975855] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0U6BbFBYLr5eeX0HuZtPv8], Amazon Music [https://highways-voices.captivate.fm/amazon], Google Podcasts [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vaGlnaHdheXMtdm9pY2Vz] or Pocket Casts [https://pca.st/7a3xxskl] 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 [https://aecom.com/markets/transportation/highways-roads/intelligent-transportation-systems/], AGD Systems [https://agd-systems.com/], Agilysis [https://agilysis.co.uk/], AIM [https://www.aimgroup.tech/], ANGOKA [https://www.angoka.io/], Immense [https://immense.ai/], MAV [https://traffic.group/the-group/mav-systems/], Nicander [https://www.nicander.co.uk/], Now Wireless [https://www.nowwireless.com/], Teragence [https://teragence.com/], VESOS [https://vesos.co.uk/] and WJ [https://www.wj.uk/]. 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 [https://ttf.uk.net/], LCRIG [https://lcrig.org.uk/], ADEPT [https://www.adeptnet.org.uk/] and ITS UK [https://www.its-uk.org/].

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, [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/highways-voices/id1551975855] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0U6BbFBYLr5eeX0HuZtPv8], Amazon Music [https://highways-voices.captivate.fm/amazon], Google Podcasts [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vaGlnaHdheXMtdm9pY2Vz] or Pocket Casts [https://pca.st/7a3xxskl] 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 [https://immense.ai/], Now Wireless [https://www.nowwireless.com/], AECOM [https://aecom.com/markets/transportation/highways-roads/intelligent-transportation-systems/], ITS UK [https://www.its-uk.org/], AGD Systems [https://agd-systems.com/]/MAV [https://traffic.group/the-group/mav-systems/], Nicander [https://www.nicander.co.uk/], Agilysis [https://agilysis.co.uk/], AIM [https://www.aimgroup.tech/], WJ [https://www.wj.uk/], VESOS [https://vesos.co.uk/] and The ITS World Congress 2027 [https://2027.itsworldcongress.com/]. 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 [https://ttf.uk.net/], LCRIG [https://lcrig.org.uk/], ADEPT [https://www.adeptnet.org.uk/] and ITS UK [https://www.its-uk.org/].

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, [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/highways-voices/id1551975855] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0U6BbFBYLr5eeX0HuZtPv8], Amazon Music [https://highways-voices.captivate.fm/amazon], Google Podcasts [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vaGlnaHdheXMtdm9pY2Vz] or Pocket Casts [https://pca.st/7a3xxskl] 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 [https://ttf.uk.net/], LCRIG [https://lcrig.org.uk/], ADEPT [https://www.adeptnet.org.uk/] and ITS UK [https://www.its-uk.org/].