The Transportation Podcast from Traffic Technology International

Recorded at ITS Europe in Lisbon, this episode features two main interviews: Eric Sampson, ERTICO’s legendary senior congress adviser and founder member of the international study group that led to the formation of ERTICO; and Vladimir Vorotovic , ERTICO’s director of innovation and development.  Also featured: Max Sugarman, new chief executive of ITS UK, Paula Claytonsmith, chief executive of the...

Tim Haile, executive director of the Contra Costa Transportation Authority, talks about his work with Contra Costa,  reflects on his ITS America experience and discussed his own new transportation podcast, On The Patio.  Plus news and conversation with Tom Stone and Saul Wordsworth

This epsiode is sponsored by Wejo.  Our interview is with Scott Lee, chief engineer with Transmart Technologies. As a user of Wejo’s real-time connected vehicle data, Scott is able to offer insight into how he uses the results, as well as how else it might be deployed, both now and in the future. 

Gareth Evans, vice president of public sector engagement for episode sponsors Wejo. Gareth reveals how Wejo connected vehicle data is helping to enable the design of safer, more efficient roads - and how it is empowering agencies to secure funding grants for quantifying successful road upgrades already undertaken. Plus news and conversation with Tom Stone and Saul Wordsworth

Our feature interview is with Laura Chase, president and CEO of ITS America. Laura discusses next week's ITS World Congress in LA with TTi editor Tom Stone.   Interview begins at 4:15. 

Peter Norton is associate professor of history in the department of engineering and society at the University of Virginia. In this interview he talks about his recent book Autonorama: The Illusory Promise of High-Tech Driving , arguing that driverless cars cannot be the safe, sustainable, and inclusive “mobility solutions” that tech companies and automakers are promising us. He claims the salesman...

Our feature interview is with Steve Morello, senior advisor with CDM Smith. Steve talks road user charging (RUC), educating drivers about what RUC is paying for, the switch to EVs and how the do-nothing approach is no longer viable.   Interview begins at 3:45. 

TTi editor Tom Stone and editor-at-large Saul Wordsworth are podcasting every day this week from Intertraffic Amsterdam. Their Day Three review features an interview with the three winners of the Intertraffic Awards. Interviews begin 4:10

TTi editor Tom Stone and editor-at-large Saul Wordsworth are podcasting every day this week from Intertraffic Amsterdam. Our Day Two review features an interview with Joost Vantomme, the new CEO of ERTICO. Interviews begin 4:10

tti editor Tom Stone is live from Amsterdam! This episode features two interviews: Pieter Litjens, chairman of the Interraffic awards jury and director at CROW, knowledge institute for infrastructure, public space and mobility. And also Nico Anten, chairman of Connekt, ITS Netherlands

Intertraffic Amsterdam is upon us - and TTi is all over it! Here's a preview of this week's event with TTi editor Tom Stone and editor-at-large, Saul Wordsworth

This episode is sponsored by Kapsch TrafficCom. Our feature interview today is with Steve Sprouffske, vice-president of connected vehicle services with Kapsch TrafficCom. Steve discusses connected vehicle regulation, hardware, Kaptsch’s latest pilot schemes and how 5G and roadside hardware can work together. Plus news and conversation with Tom Stone and Saul Wordsworth.  Interview begins at 4:45. 

Our feature interview is with András Váradi, research director with podcast sponsors Commsignia. Andras talks roadside infrastructure, pedestrian protection, ultra wideband and 5G. Plus news and conversation with iVT editor Tom Stone and editor-at-large Saul Wordsworth.  Interview starts at 5:45

Roger Millar,  director of Washington State DOT and the new chair of ITS America, discusses this week’s ITS America 2021 in Charlotte, why it’s a good time to be part of the transportation space and climate change. 

Our feature interview is with David Braunstein, president of Together for Safer Roads. David talks about the recent increase in road risk, near-miss analysis and minimising the distractions of smart phones. Plus news and conversation with iVT editor Tom Stone and editor-at-large Saul Wordsworth. 

Sir Richard Leese is leader of Manchester city council in the UK. He talks covid, cycling, e-bikes, low emission zones and bus service franchising. Plus news and conversation with Tom Stone and Saul Wordsworth. Interview with Sir Richard Leese begins at 6:30

Angelos Amditis is chairman of ERTICO. With the ITS World Congress in Hamburg just weeks away, Angelos discusses what we can learn from the last 18 months, the effect of the pandemic on public transportation, building the foundations of MaaS, and sharing best practices. 

TTi editor Tom Stone talks with ERTICO-ITS Europe CEO Jacob Bangsgaard about the forthcoming ITS World Congress in Hamburg, the return of events in general, and how sustainability is driving the industry forward.   Interview starts 7.00. 

Mike Talbot was CEO of Redflex until its recent takeover by Verra Mobility, with whom he is now vice president government solutions. Mark talks about Verra's scope and resources, new products, smart motorways and AI.  Plus news and conversation with Tom Stone and Saul Wordsworth. Interview with Mark Talbot begins at 6:15

Ryan Green is co-founder and CEO of Gridwise, an app that’s been described as the leading assistant for rideshare and delivery drivers.  Ryan discusses how driving for Uber and Lyft led him to create a solution that maximizes  drivers' road time and  profits, how Gridwise is consolidating its rich city data for other mobility stakeholders by offering a comprehensive view of how people and goo...

Mike McCamon, executive director of the NFC (near-field communication) forum, talks with TTI editor Tom Stone about passive wallet technology, the importance of wireless payments for Mobility as a Service, and NFC’s use as digital key for passenger vehicles. Interview begins at 7:20. Plus news and conversation with Tom Stone and Saul Wordsworth.  For more information visit www.nfc-forum.org  

Bern Grush is co-founder and chief innovation officer with Harmonise Mobility, and a well-respected industry figure.  In this fascination interview Bern talks about standards and safety around sidewalk robots, which are being developed  to solve last-mile delivery issues in urban centers. Plus news and conversation with Tom Stone and Saul Wordsworth. Interview begins at 6:45. 

Our feature interview is with Bob Frey, innovation director and CV project manager at Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA). Bob has helped to oversee the USDOT's Connected Vehicle Pilot Program in Florida since it began in 2014. In this exclusive interview, he is able to reveal more about the unique fourth stage of the project, involving automotive OEMs. Plus news and conversation w...

Our feature interview is with Phil Blythe, professor of intelligent transportation systems at Newcastle University and chief scientific adviser with the UK’s Department for Transport.  Blythe talks Covid, decarbonisation and the introduction of electric vehicles and infrastructure. Plus all news and conversation with Tom Stone and Saul Wordsworth. The interview with Professor Blythe begins at 8:25...

Nicola Liquori is Florida Turnpike Enterprise’s CEO. She discusses her mission to oversee the building of a new back-office system that will ensure income is secured more seamlessly than ever, the return of Florida traffic to close to pre-pandemic levels, and recent strides made in interoperability. Plus all news and conversation with Tom Stone and Saul Wordsworth. The interview with Nicola Liquor...