Listen in as we dive into the Institution’s transformative EDI journey, from acknowledging the importance of diversity to embedding inclusion into professional practice as one of CIHT’s three overarching themes.Autor: CIHT

In this episode of Transport Talks, CIHT's podcast, we speak to Dr. Lalitha Krishnamoorthy, AI and Digital Lead at Stantec, about how Ai can play a vital role in shaping the futur eof transport.Autor: CIHT

In this episode of Transport Talks we talked to Emmanuel Afolabi, founder of the FestHub, a community organisation founded in 2021 to inspire young people into Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths (STEM) through innovative programmes that make a career in STEM an attractive choice.Autor: CIHT

This podcast features an edited version from CIHT's webinar -'Designing highways and transportation for people with dementia' held in support of Dementia Action Week 2024. In this episode you will hear from people living with dementia and from leading experts on how to make our transport network more accessible and inclusive. The webinar provided a…

In this podcast episode, we talk to Mats Sköldberg, Head of Technology at Volvo Construction Equipment about the pros and cons of electric batteries and hydrogen fuel cells for powering construction equipment.Autor: CIHT

In this episode of CIHT’s podcast “Transport Talks” we talked to CIHT Technical Champion and Principal Consultant at AECOM, Federico Perrotta, about the challenges and opportunities the transport sector is currently facing to adapt to climate change. We explored the critical steps that the sector will have to take in the next years to better unders…

In the latest episode of CIHT’s podcast “Transport Talks” we were joined by Phil Blythe, CBE, Director of the DARe Hub and Professor of Intelligent Transport Systems at Newcastle University, to talk about resilience in the transport sector. In this podcast we discussed why climate change resilience has not received much attention so far, when compa…

In this podcast with AtkinsRéalis you will hear about the critical importance of road safety and the transformative power of changing behaviours to create roads where safety is not just a goal, but a shared responsibility shaping a better future for us all.Autor: CIHT

In this podcast we explored the critical elements of road safety in the UK, delved into the ambitious Vision Zero initiative aiming for elimination of traffic fatalities, discussed dangers of drink driving, and unraveled the complexities of setting and adhering to speed limits.Autor: CIHT

In the latest episode of CIHT’s podcast “Transport Talks” we explored the topic of mobility rights with Bert Bailie, CIHT Technical Champion and Chair of the Inclusive Mobility and Transport Advisory Committee (IMTAC) in Northern Ireland. We talked about the importance of designing and delivering a transport system that accounts for the needs of ol…

In this episode of CIHT’s Transport Talks we explored the topic of Sustainable transport and the challenges and opportunities that the sector faces in planning, funding and implementing modal shift.Autor: CIHT

Over 3m people in north of England ‘face social exclusion due to poor transport’ according to a study undertaken by Transport for the North. This episode features an interview with Martin Tugwell, former President of CIHT and Chief Executive of Transport for the North and Sara Zuin, a policy advisor on transport infrastructure at CIHT who has a bac…

Nazir Alli is the President of PIARC - the World Road Association - and was elected for a term 2022-2024. He was the founding CEO of the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) in postapartheid South Africa. The interview explores decarbonisation and diversity in the gloal road sector.Autor: CIHT

This podcast features an interview with Nazir Alli the founding CEO of the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) in postapartheid South Africa. In addition to transforming a government department into a corporatized national roads agency, some of his significant achievements include major multi-billion ZAR infrastructure projects suc…

This episode of CIHT ‘s Transport Talks explored the work of CIHT EDI Panel with one of its active members, Ian Gittens and CIHT EDI manager Emma Carruthers. Listen in to learn about our 5-year Strategy, our commitment to support every professional in the sector and how to get the CIHT Charter mark.Autor: CIHT

In the latest episode of CIHT's Transport Talks podcast series, we talk to Justin Moss, Head of Business Development – Electrification at Siemens Mobility Limited and RIA North Chair; and Andy Watson, Director Central Government Advisory at Costain. Listen in to discover why HGV decarbonisation is such a difficult problem and how Electric Road Syst…

The issue of integrating planning a transport is not a new one, and is something that CIHT has advocated throught a number of collaborative pieces, inlcuidng Better planing, better trasport, better places and Fixing a failing planning and transport system. In this episode of CIHT's Transport Talks, CIHT president Neil Johnstone speaks with Kyle Fai…

In the latest episode of CIHT's Transport Talks podcast series, we talk to Shamala Evans-Gadgil from the Research Institute for Clean Growth and Future Mobility at Coventry University about the future of electric vehicle charging. Listen in to learn about dynamic wireless charging, solar powered bus depots, skills shortages and what local authoriti…

This is a key moment for the future of our roads. Against a challenging backdrop that includes legal requirement to meet net zero, high inflation, difficulties in delivering existing investment programmes and uncertainty about the future levels of demand. This episode of CIHT's Transport Talks focuses on the work of Road Investment Scrutiny Panel. …

What does the future of transport look like? The Transport Committee wants to hear your ideas The Transport Committee launched its ‘Our Future Transport’ appeal for experts, researchers and innovative thinkers to share their ideas on what the Committee should investigate for its next in-depth inquiry. The cross-party Committee regularly scrutinises…

In CIHT’s latest episode of 'Transport Talks', Stuart Guthrie, Technical Director at CIHT partner Sweco, is interviewed alongside Mark Batcheldor, Hampshire County Council, and Stuart Gready, MD of OCL Regeneration. When it comes to recycling tar-bound materials, the UK finds itself far behind its European neighbours. However, in this podcast the t…

The resilience of our transport networks, when faced with extreme weather, means that there are lessons to learn about how to deal with these challenges. This podcast focused on a report looking at the emergency preparedeness of highway authorities. Featuring Dr Hugh Deeming, John Lamb and Stephen Hall. DEEMING, H. (2021) Emergency Preparedness, Re…

In our latest episode of 'Transport Talks' we interviewed Katja Frisinger, a conductor for Great Western Railway, based out of Exeter. We discussed what an average day looks like for them and how the issue of women and girls’ safety plays out in their role. Post-COVID transport looks like for them is also discussed. As well as what passengers shoul…

In 2019 the Welsh Government said that 20mph should be the default speed limit for residential areas. They established a task force to “identify the practical actions needed to implement this change”. The Task Force was led by Phil Jones. This episode seeks to understand how - in July of 2022 - the Welsh Government announced this change was to happ…

In support of Black History Month, we bring to you our latest podcast ‘Black History’. Featuring Tony Warner, Founder of Black History Walks and hosted by Dana Skelley, who’s worked in transport infrastructure for over 30 years, is a member of CIHT’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Panel and Chair of CIHT’s Membership and Member Services Strategy…