How can the highways sector come together to overcome challenges such as resource shortages, outdated infrastructure, and fragmented data systems to create a smarter, more efficient future of mobility?
This week’s Highways Voices discusses these issues in a special panel discussion from the SWARCO User Group.
LCRIG CEO, Paula Claytonsmith joins Sean Bulmer from City of York Council, Staffordshire Council’s Emily Madsen, and SWARCO UK’s Managing Director, John Pickworth to explore the pressing issues preventing progress towards future mobility.
From staffing constraints to leveraging AI and integrated data systems, this discussion is tailored for industry professionals grappling with how to align innovation with real-world limitations.
You’ll hear insights into how local authorities and private-sector partners are addressing resource and infrastructure challenges to make incremental but impactful progress, plus get an understanding on how data-driven decision-making and technology can revolutionise transport networks, from easing traffic congestion to reducing obsolescence issues.
In addition, you’ll also learn about some practical strategies to balance innovation with immediate operational needs, ensuring continuity while fostering future mobility.
Listen to the podcast here: