Episodios

  • The eternal vigiliance of allyship

    The eternal vigiliance of allyship
    Dec 18 2025
    This episode of CIHT’s Transport Talks was developed in partnership with the Bus Centre of Excellence.

    Featuring an interview with Tom Cunnington from Transport for London. Tom provides his insights into Allyship through his work with Women in Bus and Coach – an organisation that aims to create a national network to encourage, represent, support and retain women in the bus, coach and community transport profession.

    The theme of the episode is on the eternal vigilance of an ally – an implication of something that requires continuous effort – that help and support need to be part of an ongoing conscious undertaking.
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    27 m
  • Transport, greek myths and urban planning

    Transport, greek myths and urban planning
    Nov 28 2025
    This episode features an interview with Andreas Markides.

    Based around his book Urban Myths. Urban Myths is an intriguing and fascinating read that explores the prism of ancient Greek civilisation and myths as a reference to show how human behaviour, values and frailties are timeless.

    Andreas Markides BSc MSc CEng FICE FCIHT AoU is a chartered civil engineer with a masters in Transport Planning from Imperial College. In the past he had been chairman of Colin Buchanan and Partners and he is now chairman of Markides Associates, a consultancy which employs 35 transport planners and engineers.

    In 2013 Andreas had led the Government’s Planning Commission for the island of Cyprus and he was the President of the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) in the UK during 2017/2018.

    He has appeared as expert witness at many public inquiries and he has led several town centre regeneration as well as urban extension projects. He has written many learned papers and presented at numerous conferences.
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    45 m
  • Is sharing the new future for transport?

    Is sharing the new future for transport?
    Sep 29 2025
    What is the opportunity for shared transport to change travel in the UK?

    This episode spans widely looking at how car clubs can have an impact the size of Hyde Park, how DRT could work for rural users, to how e-bikes and e-scooters should be legislated for.

    Featuring an interview with the Richard Dilks, Chief Executive of Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK). CoMoUK is the national charity dedicated to the social, economic and environmental benefits of shared transport.

    This episode was recorded in July 2025
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    47 m
  • South Asian Heritage Month 2025- Roots to Routes

    South Asian Heritage Month 2025- Roots to Routes
    Jul 30 2025
    19 m
  • How to Attract People to Work in the Bus Sector

    How to Attract People to Work in the Bus Sector
    Jul 3 2025
    Inspiring the Next Generation: CIHT and BCoE Explore Careers in the Bus Sector

    In the latest 'Transport Talks' podcast episode, the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) has worked in partnership with the Bus Centre of Excellence (BCoE) to explore how to inspire the next generation and explore careers in the bus sector. Featuring an interview with extremely experienced transport professional Leon Daniels who shares his insights on how to attract and retain talent in the bus sector.

    From Accidental Entry to Industry Leadership Leon Daniels, Chair of the BCoE Advisory Board and former Managing Director of Surface Transport at Transport for London, joined CIHT’s Justin Ward to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the industry.

    With a career spanning the UK, Hong Kong, and the USA, Daniels brought a global perspective to the conversation. Leon Daniels candidly shared that his own entry into the bus industry was accidental, evolving from a publishing role into sightseeing and eventually London’s tendered bus market. While not a recommended route, his story underscores the importance of seizing opportunities and finding passion in unexpected places.
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    34 m
  • How Transport Can Fix Health

    How Transport Can Fix Health
    Jun 25 2025
    25 m
  • The lessons of 20mph speed limits in Wales

    The lessons of 20mph speed limits in Wales
    May 22 2025
    Phil Jones helped make history after the Welsh Parliament passed a resolution to introduce a national 20 mph default speed limit. Phil chaired the Welsh 20mph Task Force Group which led to this change.

    Kate Carpenter is a Road Safety Professional passionate about evidence/intelligence for casualty prevention and public health through road design, operation and network management. Kate has given evidence to Select Committee hearings on road safety.

    Both are valued CIHT members.

    Justin Ward interviews Phil Jones and Kate Carpenter about the lessons of the 20mph speed limit in Wales
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    43 m
  • Next Generation Highways - the Future of Transport Professional

    Next Generation Highways - the Future of Transport Professional
    Apr 4 2025
    In this latest episode of CIHT’s podcast “Transport Talks” we spoke to Rebecca Paramor, CIHT Emerging Professional of the Year 2024/25, Site Engineer, Morgan Sindall, and Grace Prendergast, Carbon Analyst, FM Conway, role model for the Highways Sector Council Ways of Life Campaign.

    Rebecca and Grace take us through:
    · Varying routes into the sector
    · The plethora of opportunities available
    · The direct role that their skills and aspirations have in future proofing the sector
    · How to change perceptions of the sector and attract skilled young professionals to the sector
    Listen to the podcast to discover insights from two of our emerging professionals around just how emerging professionals can and do shape the future of the transport system.
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    29 m