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AI, safety and the future of mobility: Big names shape the conversation at Intertraffic 2026 thanks to Westcotec, SWARCO, TRL and AGD Systems
Episode 1011th March 2026 • Highways Voices: Talking Roads and Transport Technology innovation • Paul Hutton
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You’re catching us in the RAI for Intertraffic Amsterdam 2026 again on Highways Voices today as we discuss AI controlling traffic signals, smarter road safety systems, and data that predicts crashes before they happen.

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

In today’s programme you’ll hear from the CEO of SWARCO about changes to the business, ten flagship projects on four continents being showcased and the importance of cyber security.

Meanwhile the CEO of ITS UK discusses the real value Intelligent Transport Systems bring to the economy, while TRL balance new innovations with keeping existing infrastructure up to scratch. We also talk about a merger between the International and European Road Federations while Valerann discuss why it sometimes takes longer for companies to get traction for their great ideas, even though they could have a really positive benefit when deployed.

Our guests today are:

  1. Michael Schuch – CEO, SWARCO
  2. Max Sugarman – CEO, ITS UK
  3. Gonzalo Alcaraz – Director General, IRF and Christoph Nicodem – Director General, ERF
  4. James Long – Strategic Initiatives Director, TRL
  5. Olga Gonzalez – VP of Sales and Marketing, Valerann

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