Episode 9

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10th Mar 2026

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 of transport technology, from AI in traffic data to smart mobility solutions and road safety.

These podcasts are brought to you thanks to the support of SWARCO, Westcotec, AGD Systems and TRL.

You'll hear:

  1. A behind-the-scenes look at the Intertraffic experience from both newbies and seasoned veterans
  2. Highlights from industry leaders on road safety challenges and technology adoption
  3. Practical insights into AI, connected vehicle data, smart ticketing and mobility platforms
  4. Real world applications of mobility data — from traffic planning to passenger experience

Our guests are:

  1. Chris Spinks - MD of Westcotec
  2. Steve Phillips - Secretary General, CEDR
  3. Lorenzo Modena - CEO and Founder, OpenMove
  4. Giorgio Potenza - International Business Development Manager, AGD Systems
  5. Douglas Gilmour - Global Business Development Manager, TomTom

Plus our reporters Paul Hutton, Kevin Borras and Libby McMahon.

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Highways Voices: Talking Roads and Transport Technology innovation
The highways and transport technology industries' podcast from Highways-News.com
The Highways Voices podcast is a must-listen for professionals in the Highways and Transport Technology industries covering construction, maintenance, Intelligent Transport Systems and Public Transportation.

Presented by leading journalists Paul Hutton and Adrian Tatum, you’ll hear industry leaders sharing insights you won’t hear anywhere else, giving you a taste of the latest thinking about the sector's new techniques and technologies, collaborations and innovations. All in the time it takes for an average daily commute (or dog walk!).

We bring you keynote-speaker quality guests into your phone or laptop, ensuring every time you listen you’ll learn something new you can use in your day-to-day job.

Plus, you'll catch up with the top stories from the daily newsletters sent by Highways-News.com and hear the latest from our podcast partners LCRIG, the TTF, ADEPT and ITS UK.

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Highways Voices is the weekly podcast from Highways-News.com. In it, Paul Hutton and Adrian Tatum speak to thought leaders, decision makers and inventors in the highways and transport technology industries. New editions are unloaded every Wednesday.