Highways Voices: Talking Roads and Transport Technology innovation

• Graffiti-proof and future-ready: Smart fixes for ageing concrete and costly cleanups

  What if you could slash graffiti removal costs and dramatically cut maintenance downtime on your concrete structures, without compromising durability or environmental compliance?That’s what this Highways Voices is all about, as we talk about a subject that isn’t often discussed, but should be - graffiti on road infrastructure, plus our ageing concrete bridges and flyovers.We’re talking to Fosroc, a leading international manufacturer and supplier of high performance chemicals for the construction industry, with a particular focus on concrete and cement.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!In this edition, Adrian Tatum is joined by Andy Hatch, National Concrete Repair Specification Manager at Fosroc. You'll hear him explaining how he and his colleagues are tackling these problems with innovative, field-tested solutions including a revolutionary non-sacrificial anti-graffiti coating that withstands up to 20 cleans, and a rapid-curing concrete repair material. You'll also find out about the company's full lifecycle approach - from lab R&D to on-site support - to deliver long-lasting protection for critical highway assets.Press play now to hear how you can future-proof your infrastructure with solutions designed to save money, reduce downtime, and protect your assets for the long haul.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

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• Buses, Power, and People: Minister Simon Lightwood joins Highways Voices to champion public transport and inclusion

  The Local Transport Minister pays tribute to the bus, and those who drive them, on today's Highways Voices as he discusses making services so good people will choose them over driving their own cars.Simon Lightwood is one of our guests on this week's podcast recorded at a Women in Bus and Coach event at the London Transport Museum to celebrate Jill Viner, the capital's first female bus driver.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!Mr Lightwood talks about how, across the UK, public transport is undergoing a transformation, but that major roadblocks remain, from outdated infrastructure to a lack of workforce diversity.This episode dives into the real-world strategies that can make bus and coach services more inclusive, efficient, and trusted—key priorities for transport leaders and technology professionals seeking long-term modal shift and user confidence.He discusses offering a carrot rather than stick approach to getting people out of their cars, and also tells of his absolute commitment to giving local authorities power over their transport networks..Also on the podcast you'll hear Women in Bus and Coach founder Louise Cheeseman, and Transport for London Commissioner Andy Lord and COO Claire Mann, who discuss why designing transport systems "for everyone" boosts recruitment, safety, and customer satisfaction, and how TfL is setting a global example in inclusive hiring, active travel integration, and adaptive operations.Highways Voices promises keynote-quality speakers into your phone or laptop and we've done it four times over on this episode. Press play now to hear them!As promised in the podcast, here is a list of Simon Lightwood's responsibilities as Local Transport Minister: local transport (buses, taxis, private hire vehicles, light rail) local transport decarbonisation local transport accessibility, and cross-cutting transport accessibility tackling violence against women and girls on the transport network active travel e-scooters modal shift regions and devolution the department’s relationship with London, including Transport for London transport connectivity across the union integrated transport strategyHighways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS...

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• Smart Moves: How Europe’s Transport Future Is Taking Shape at the ITS Congress in Seville

  Are you ready to see how innovation and cutting-edge solutions are reshaping the future of transport across Europe?As transport networks evolve under pressure to decarbonise and modernise, decision-makers face the challenge of balancing ambitious sustainability goals with real-world infrastructure and social needs.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!In this episode of Highways Voices, you'll discover how the ITS European Congress in Seville is spotlighting practical strategies — from bi-directional vehicle-to-grid technology to large-scale citizen-centred mobility pilots — that are crucial for overcoming today's transition hurdles.You'll gain insights into how collaborative, empathy-driven design is redefining sustainable urban mobility, understand how bi-directional charging and energy grid optimisation are reshaping traffic management KPIs and discover large-scale, European projects like MetaCase and the City Moonshot that are setting new benchmarks for electric and autonomous transport solutions.Highways Voices will be reporting from the ITS European Congress from 19-21 May, so hit play now to hear a preview discussing the real-world innovations and strategic insights that will shape the future of highways and smart mobility at Seville’s landmark event.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

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• Building trust in AI: Brightly Software on how Intelligent Inspections are revolutionising highway maintenance

  Today on Highways Voices we look at build trust in artificial intelligence for use in the Highways Sector.With shrinking budgets and rising demands from both the public and government, local authorities are under immense pressure to deliver smarter, faster, and more accurate highway maintenance. So today, we look at how AI-driven inspections and integrated asset management systems are not only meeting these demands but redefining what’s possible for councils and road managers.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!Our guests are Connell McLaughlin, CEO of Route Reports and Mark Rowe, Strategic Consultant at Brightly Software.They tell interviewer Adrian Tatum that we can be confident that auto automated inspections provide transparent, verifiable results that rival traditional manual surveys, and that the kit pays for itself with both proactive planning and reactive responses – saving time, money, and carbon. But they warn this is only going to work if it’s a joined-up system meaning real-time collaboration across departments, and so better decisions with clearer insights.Tap play now to hear how AI and integrated systems are helping highway authorities make every pound – and every pothole – count.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

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• How Cornwall's Cormac is Redefining Highway Maintenance – The Power of the Teckal Model on Highways Voices

  This week on Highways Voices, we examine the way councils can deliver their highway maintenance by using an arms-length wholly owned company.Our guest is Dominic Bostock, the Managing Director of Cornwall-based Cormac, a company operated under the Teckal approach, which is a procurement exemption that allows public authorities to contract directly with a legally separate entity that is owned and controlled by them, without needing to go through a full public procurement process.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts,Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcastsor Pocket Castsand never miss an episode!Adrian Tatum leads the conversation today, finding out how, for local and regional authorities under pressure to deliver more with less, the Teckal approach has empowered Cornwall to deliver top-quartile road conditions, grow resident satisfaction by 25%, and generate over £60 million in verified social value—without being a drain on resources.In todays podcast you will learn how an integrated highway and environmental services model drives both operational efficiency and community impact, and how a robust set of governance rules and legal structure was in place. You'll also hear how Cormac can support innovation, training, and strategic regional growth, and its strategies to improve road longevity, reduce carbon, and nurture local talent in a constrained funding environment.Hit play now to find out how you could benefit from some successful ideas.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

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