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Transport TalksHow to Attract People to Work in the Bus SectorInspiring the Next Generation: CIHT and BCoE Explore Careers in the Bus Sector In the inaugural episode of the new 'Transport Talks' podcast series, hosted by the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) in partnership with the Bus Centre of Excellence (BCoE), industry veteran Leon Daniels shared 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 ind...2025-07-0334 minTransport TalksThe lessons of 20mph speed limits in WalesPhil 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 Wales2025-05-2242 minTransport TalksNext Generation Highways - the Future of Transport ProfessionalIn 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 sectorListen to the podcast to discover i...2025-04-0428 minTransport TalksResilience to Climate Change with AtkinsRealisIn the latest episode of CIHT’s Transport Talks, sponsored by AtkinsRealis, experts Simon Shapcott, Net Zero Director, and Jo Bacon, Social and Behavioural Science Technical Director, dive into the pressing impacts of climate change on transport systems.2024-12-0524 minTransport TalksReflections – CIHT ‘s progress on shifting the dial on EDIListen 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.2024-10-2223 minTransport TalksThe role of AI in transportIn 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.2024-08-1440 minTransport TalksDesigning highways and transportation for people with dementiaThis 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 an opportunity to launch CIHT’s new course ‘Designing highways and transportation for people with dementia’. This course offers a new approach, hearing directly from people with dementia, considering experiences throughout journeys and exploring real actions that we can all take to involve and learn from peo...2024-05-1749 minTransport TalksNavigating the challenges of climate change adaptationIn 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 understand the long term impacts of climate change and how the profession can build the right skills to adapt to new challenges.2024-03-0617 minTransport TalksWhy transport resilience mattersIn 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 compared to efforts to reduce carbon emissions and why it is crucial for the future.We also talked about what skills people in the transport industry will need to cope with future challenges and how Professor Blythe's experience during the pandem...2024-02-2815 minTransport TalksMobility rights: the voice of older and disabled peopleIn 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 older and disabled people and the key actions we, as professionals, can take to better understand their needs.2023-10-1913 minTransport TalksSustainable Transport: Challenges and opportunitiesIn 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.2023-08-1722 minTransport TalksTransport related social exclusion in the north of EnglandOver 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 background in economics.To read the study: 'Transport-related social exclusion in the North of England'To read the strategy: Connecting communities | The socially inclusive transport strategy for the North of England - Transport for the North2023-08-0331 minTransport TalksEDI- Building a diverse transport sectorThis 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.2023-05-1832 minTransport TalksElectric Road Systems for HGV DecarbonisationIn 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 Systems can help to solve it. We also discuss the Electric Road System feasibility study that was led by Costain and Siemens as well as the importance of the UK keeping up with developments in mainland Europe.2023-04-2034 minTransport TalksFixing a broken system: the importance of integrating planning & transportThe 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 Fairbairn, Policy Advisor - Planning Transport at CIHT about how we best fix these issues and what CIHT is doing in reponse to the Governements consultation on the National Planning Policy Framework. Listen in if you want to find out about why...2023-03-0230 minTransport TalksThe future of electric vehicle infrastructureIn 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 authorities need to deliver public charge points.2023-02-1638 minTransport TalksWhat is the future of road investmentThis 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. In January 2023, the panel published a report called “Key questions for road investment and spending”. Hosted by Sara Zuin from CIHT and featuring:Professor Glenn Lyons, Chair of Road Investment Scrutiny Panel Professor Steve Gooding, at UWE Bris...2023-02-0325 minTransport TalksThe circular economy: changing minds on utilising recycled materials for roads and pavements – SwecoIn 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 three guests discuss the importance of using recycled materials when building and maintaining new assets such as pavements and roads. They outline how the attitudes of local authorities and contractors are changing in the UK when it comes to using these types of materials due to ri...2023-01-1237 minTransport TalksWomen and girls safety - A Conductor's PerspectiveIn 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 should do when they witness others feeling uncomfortable on trains and the importance of reporting everything and anything they see.CIHT Statement: The opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors. They do not purport to...2022-11-1031 minTransport TalksBlack History Walks - Black History MonthIn 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 Board.During this podcast we discuss why Black History Month is needed, the importance of visible diverse role models, what we can do better to create meaningful action within equality, diversity and inclusion, and how CIHT members can get involved in Black H...2022-10-2729 minTransport TalksInternational Women in Engineering - Deborah SimsThis podcast is in support of International Women in Engineering Day - 23 June 2022 - and features an interview with Deborah Sims, CIHT President 2021-22. Deborah is a Senior Lecturer Civil Engineering, Employability Champion Engineering, and an Industrial Placement Tutor at the University of Greenwich.Prior to joining the University of Greenwich, Deborah was the Project Director for the Highways Central team with the Mott MacDonald group, managing a team working on a wide range of projects for clients across London and the south east of England. Before that, Deborah was Strategy and Service Manager at InterRoute...2022-06-2212 minTransport TalksThe Dependencies of Sustainable Transport - Professor John ParkinPlanning for sustainable transport requires a fully integrated transport network to achieve an efficient transportation network, which can act as a catalyst for delivering model shift through behavioural changes for the public; and ultimately contribute to CO2 emission targets and improve the health of the nation.This podcast features Professor John Parkin, Deputy Director of the Centre for Transport and Society and Professor of Transport Engineering at the University of the West of England. John has been involved in all stages of the promotion of transport schemes, as well as having experience across all modes of transport with...2022-04-2830 minTransport TalksTransport and climate in the US - Professor Noreen McDonaldThis podcast features an interview with Professor Noreen McDonald recording from the CIHT Young Professionals Conference held in December 2021. The focus for that day was Climate Change and Sustainability- and this interview focuses on:•progress made in the United States with the decarbonisation of transport, •how Complete Streets became important during Covid, •on the big unknown of how the return to work might play out in terms of the impact on transport systems. •And on how behaviour change is important at all levels – from the personal to the political – when it comes to climate action2022-02-2428 minTransport TalksMicromobility and road safety - Georgia HeathmanToday’s podcast comes at an interesting time, with COP26 having taken place last week and one of the major outcomes being the shift to electrification and with it being Road Safety Week and the theme this year is road safety heroes, CIHT thought it would be best to explore micromobility and how with TIER, a micro mobility company, how they are paving the way for Road Safety for E-Scooter. Shalini Kumar, CIHT's policy adviser on Infrastructure interviews Georgia Heathman, Public Policy Manager for UK and Northern Ireland at TIER. The podcast offers a fascinating insight an...2021-11-1826 minTransport TalksNet zero strategy - Andrew CrudgingtonGlasgow will soon be host to the Conference of Parties – COP – 26 that starts in 10 days time as the world seeks to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system". In the run up to this, just this week the government published their Net Zero Strategy, ‘Build Back Greener’. From a transport perspective this builds on the Department for Transport’s Transport Decarbonisation Plan launched this July. To explore the podcast features an interview with Andrew Crudgington, CIHT’s Climate Change Associate. Previously he was Director of...2021-10-2222 minTransport TalksImpact of covid - Professor Nick TylerIn this episode you will hear a recording from a CIHT webinar that was held back in January. This features an interview with Professor Nick Tyler from UCL.So – why share this now – well the topic felt right to share Given there was research published this week – commissioned by England’s Economic Heartland – that said the legacy of COVID-19 could transform capacity on the roads in its region, removing around one in nine peak hour vehicles. And - as of Monday this week - most legal restrictions on social contact have been lifted in England –...2021-07-2357 minTransport TalksHow safe are smart motorways? Kate CarpenterIn 2019, the Secretary of State for Transport asked the department of transport to carry out an evidence stock-take to gather the facts on the safety of smart motorways and make recommendations. So, the question is are smart motorways safe. This podcast features an interview with Kate Carpenter, Fellow of CIHT and an expert in road safety and then later plays clips from the Transport Select Committee hearing on smart motorways.2021-06-3042 minTransport TalksGlobal road safety - Matts-Åke BelinAs the UN Decade of Action – started in 2010 has concluded – where are we heading next for efforts to reduce those being killed or fatally injured on road networks across the world? Road safety is an urgent health and development matter. The number of deaths on the world’s roads remains unacceptably high, with an estimated 1.35 million people killed each year. In addition, as many as 50 million people are injured. Road traffic crashes are the eighth leading cause of death globally for people of all ages, and the leading cause of death for children and young adults aged 5–29 years. Road tra...2021-05-1728 minTransport TalksWhy ESG will reshape infrastructure - Mark CoatesESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance and is shaping industry and investment. This is having an impact on the construction and infrastructure sector and the impacts of this are wide ranging. This podcast features an interview with Mark Coates, Strategic Industry Engagements Director in the UK for Bentley Systems.2021-05-1419 minTransport TalksDigital infrastructure - carbon and construction - Marek SuchockiThis podcast episode explores the impacts of covid on the construction and transportation industry. Is the industry reinventing itself now from the covid pandemic? What is the role of digital communications in construction? Featuring an interview with Marek Suchocki from Autodesk. Buildings are made of concrete and steel, both of which produce a lot of emissions when they’re being made. In fact, these two materials account for around 10 percent of the world’s annual greenhouse gases. The interview looks at how the industry is addressing the carbon challenge. The role of technology in attr...2021-04-2224 minTransport Talks15 minute city from idea to implementation - Professor Carlos MorenoProfessor Carlos Moreno, is the architect of the idea of the 15 minute city – this was picked up last year by the World Economic Forum and as part of a global TED talk conference. The idea of being able to get all our urban necessities within a 15 minute walk has clearly gained traction across the world. This podcast explores how the idea is being implemented, focusing on the Corona pistes for cycling in Paris and on recent measures to trial schools as multi-purpose buildings.The impact of Covid is part of the discussion and looks at imaginative wa...2021-03-1114 minTransport TalksImpact of electrification on future mobility - Professor Sergio Matteo SavaresiDespite the recent Government announcement to phase out sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030, the UK is currently not on track to switch all new vehicles to fully battery-electric by 2030. Beyond 2030, significant questions remain that need to be addressed – such as the increased demand for electricity and where this will come from, sourcing and supply of rare earth materials for battery production and capacity for battery recycling.Featuring an interview with Professor Sergio Matteo Savaresi. He is the Full Professor in Automatic Control at Politecnico di Milano since 2006 . He is Deputy Director and Chair of the Sy...2021-02-1713 minTransport TalksImpact of the autonomous car on future mobility - Professor Sergio Matteo SavaresiThis podcast is looking at the future of our global carbon budget, the impact of the autonomous car on future mobility and other things including the world’s first race of autonomous cars.This is the first of a two part podcast by CIHT, the second will focus on impact of electrification on future mobility. Featuring an interview with Professor Sergio Matteo Savaresi. He is the Full Professor in Automatic Control at Politecnico di Milano since 2006 . He is Deputy Director and Chair of the Systems&Control Section of Department of Electronics, Computer Sciences and Bioengineering (DEIB), Po...2021-01-2227 minTransport TalksBridge collapses and grand challenges - Richard FishBridge collapses and Grand Challenges. What are the lessons from the Genoa Bridge collapse? In this episode there is an interview with Richard Fish, a chartered bridge engineer with extensive experience in the industry.In the year of a pandemic, understanding risk has become part of our public discourse. Today we try and answer the question: what risk do bridges in the UK face and what are the grand challenges for bridges.The Morandi motorway bridge in Genoa collapsed on the 14th of August 2018, killing 43 people. The reasons for the collapse are explored as...2020-12-2232 min
Transport TalksRest and be thankful - landslips and climate change - Professor Mike WinterThis year the BBC wrote a piece on the rest and be thankful with a headline that included the phrase: an infamous road through a mountain in torment. That description of torment was from 1913. Indicating, that the challenges of the location, perhaps the most challenging site that Transport Scotland manages, have been long running. The A83 runs for almost 100 miles from Loch Lomond to Campbletown at the foot of the Kintypre penisula. The one section, near the rest and be thankful– has become infamous for landslips, closures and long diversions. This podcast features an interview with Pr...2020-11-2723 minTransport TalksLight pollution and energy - what is the role of streetlights? Dr Christopher KybaPolicy impacts from new research exploring the issue of light pollution and how reducing it can help to address major societal challenges are discussed in this latest episode of the CIHT Podcast, featuring Dr Christopher Kyba of the German Research Centre for Geosciences.In conversation Dr Kyba explains the research which involved measuring from satellites the contribution of street lighting to night time light emissions from urban areas.The findings indicate that most wasted artificial light does not come from street lights but from other sources.Direct measurement of the contribution of street lighting...2020-10-2916 minTransport TalksPandemic, planning and place - lessons from lockdown - Professor Matthew CormonaIt is difficult to avoid the pandemic at the moment, it affects all our lives in some way. Today’s podcast will look at what lessons we might learn for how we plan the future of our homes and neighbourhoods as a result of it. The podcast features an interview with Matthew Carmona Professor of Planning and Urban Design at The Bartlett School of Planning at UCL and Chair of the Place Alliance. Lockdown shrank many of our worlds physically to our homes and their immediate neighbourhoods. Research out this week looking at our experience of lo...2020-10-1619 minTransport TalksManaging congestion through a living lab - Deborah FoxIn January 2019, ADEPT - the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport - which represents place directors from county, unitary and metropolitan local authorities, secured £22.9m funding from the Department of Transport for the SMART place Live Labs programme. Eight Live Labs projects led by local authorities with university and private sector partners are piloting innovation across SMART communications, transport, highways maintenance, energy, materials and mobility.This episode features an interview with Deborah Fox who is the Head of Demand Management at Transport for West Midlands. Deborah is leading a project using innovative video analytics to find b...2020-10-0818 minTransport TalksRail - the end of franchising - Sim Harris RailnewsAfter 24 years, the UK Government has announced the end of the rail franchising system. The move is expected to significantly shake things up within the industry.This episode involves an interview with Sim Harris, Managing Editor at Railnews who brings his insights into the rail industry. The interview explores the legacy of franchising, what will replace it, and what have been the impacts of Covid-19 on the rail sector. Sim also gives an insight into what we are likely to see come out of the Williams Rail Review. Finally, with the recent Stonehaven derailment when the...2020-09-2512 minTransport TalksMicromobility and UK e-scooter trials - Philip EllisAs part of a focus by CIHT on the future of transport, this episode explores how micromobility could change the way we move in the future. As this is high on the government agenda, with trials of e-scooters currently underway in the UK, this podcast features an interview with Philip Ellis, CEO of Beryl. Beryl is the UK's largest bike share provider outside of London. Beryl has recently been announced as the e-scooter provider for a DfT trial in Norwich.The interview explores safety aspects, international lessons on e-scooters and the global market for micromobility.2020-09-1727 minTransport TalksThe century of cities - Professor Carlos MorenoWelcome to the second part of this podcast series looking at cities. This one is called the century of cities, but might have better been called the century of sustainable cities, or even the century of 15 minute cities as it continues a conversation that I had with Professor Carlos Moreno from the Sorbonne in Paris where he is scientific director of entrepreneurship and innovation. Professor Moreno is also special envoy to the Major of Paris, Anne Hidalgo where he was the driving force behind the concept of the 15 minute city. This was a core element of her re-election platform and...2020-08-0623 minTransport TalksThe 15 minute city - Professor Carlos MorenoWelcome to the 15-minute city. This is whereby all the daily urban necessities are within a 15-minute reach on foot or by bike. Work, home, shops, entertainment, education and healthcare. Some urbanists are pushing for proximity over mobility and this has gained traction during the global pandemic, so is this the potential solution to how cities should operate now and in the future? Where: think global but act local could become a reality.This podcast sees Justin Ward from CIHT discuss this with the architect of this concept – Professor Carlos Moreno from the Sorbonne in Paris where he is...2020-07-3030 minTransport TalksActive travel and transport - post pandemic futures - Professor Rachel AldredWhilst we are in the midst of a global pandemic, today we explore measures for how – potentially – me might help address another one. Inactivity has been described as a pandemic due to the health impacts of people not being active – and therefore needs to be addressed. Rachel Aldred, Professor of Transport at the University of Westminster and Director of the Active Travel Academy helps to unpick how we might solve this with increasing cycling levels. This is an important time to discuss given thoughts being given to what world might emerge out of Covid-19.This included refere...2020-07-1632 minTransport TalksHumanising Autonomy - Paddy La TorreThis podcast explores the work of a start-up predictive AI company that improves the way vehicles and systems interact with people in any environment. Humanising Autonomy’s horizontal solution fuses behavioural psychology, statistical AI and novel deep learning algorithms to create synergy between people and machines. This podcast explores issues such as standards, data, disabilities and looks at how to deliver safer roads by preventing accidents and near misses. There is also a focus on freight and how machine learning can make journeys faster & more efficient with precise decision making.In this interview Justin Ward speaks wi...2020-07-1021 minTransport TalksImproving Local Highways - Ginny Clarke CBE, Andrew Hugill, Matthew Lugg OBE, Steve Gooding CB, Mike O'Dowd JonesThis podcast explores the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) review of the local highway network (LHN) in England. This review was undertaken in a similar time frame to theJuly 2019 report of the UK Parliament Transport Select Committee (TSC) into thesubject. The report acknowledges that the LHN is receiving insufficient funding.This review has been underpinned by engagement with CIHT members and keysector bodies involved in the LHN.The podcast starts with an introduction from Ginny Clarke, Chair of the CIHT Learned Society and Technical Strategy Board, Andrew Hugill from...2020-07-0327 minTransport TalksAchieving net zero - Maggie HallThe UK passed a net zero emissions law - this target requires the UK to bring all greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. How will the highways and transport sector deliver on this target? How will industry support the sector in doing this? Justin Ward from CIHT speaks with Maggie Hall, Sustainability Advisor for Ringway as well as the wider Eurovia businesses in the UK about this. Ringway delivers specialist highway services including improvement schemes, routine maintenance and severe weather response across the largest, dedicated, highways portfolio within the UK including the strategic road network...2020-06-1816 minTransport TalksElectric vehicles - the story of cobalt from the Congo - Christophe Le BecAs the world moves to electric vehicles this episode explores the supply of one of the key metals, cobalt and the mining industry.The interview is with Christophe Le Bec - an economic journalist with Jeune Afrique. He covers news from the petroleum, mining and industrial sectors (automotive and aeronautics). He is interested in transparency and governance issues, as well as in employers 'and workers' organizations. https://www.jeuneafrique.com/auteurs/c.le-bec/2020-06-1713 minTransport TalksThe science of our cities - Laurence Oakes-AshBig Data is all around us - but what use is it if our roads are still congested, our cities crowded, our air polluting. How can we make meaningful change using insights from data? This podcast focuses on the science behind our cities - how we can use data to understand how to plan our cities and how this can, in turn, help improve peoples' health.The episode features an interview with Laurence Oakes-Ash, founder and CEO of City Science. City Science is an ambitious new technology company developing data-tools and software solutions to optimise city systems.2020-06-1621 minTransport TalksReducing accident rates on our highways - the Kier storyHow to reduce accident rates for the workforce that keeps our transport network operating? This episode looks at how Highways England's, Commercial Director, Malcom Dare set the supply chain the challenge of halving accident rates by adopting a new set of common standards. This challenge meant every supplier must half its Accident Frequency Rate (AFR) within the next 12 months and support own supply chain to do the same. The interview provides an insight into how Kier responded to the challenge. Kier Highways RIDDOR AFR now stands at 0.03 having completed 6 million hours without a RIDDOR at the...2020-06-1227 minTransport TalksThe construction challenge – Covid-19, Brexit and Climate Change – Tim MoleThis episode focuses on the issues associated with the building blocks of our infrastructure: the raw materials that are used for constructing and maintaining our highways.And, it is fair to say, the materials sector has faced major challenges – recently with Covid-19, but in the background, there is uncertainty around Brexit and supply-chain issues, and then there is a wider challenge of the need to reduce carbon. To explore this, Justin Ward is joined by Tim Mole from Fosroc. They are a CIHT knowledge partner. Fosroc is a global manufacturer of specialised construction chemicals that cater to...2020-06-1120 minTransport TalksInnovation, automation and future transport networks - David OgdenInnovation is - at its core - about solving problems. The response to Covid-19, a global pandemic illustrates how we all have to be innovative to smaller or greater extent – to test existing medicines to developing a new vaccine to an economic response and so on. For our transport system this has meant a combination of things – innovation of processes, of how we work, of technology. But the transport sector has long been innovating – augmenting the power of humans through the use of exoskeletons, to the deployment of sensors and satellites to enable us to see...2020-06-0925 minTransport TalksBuilding Digital Britain - Marek SuchockiHow to digitally build Britain. In recent years there has been an emphasis on how infrastructure can be maintained through digital technology. In this podcast Marek Suchocki Infrastructure Engagement Lead at Autodesk speaks with Justin Ward from CIHT.In the wake of COVID-19, the construction sector faces an existential crisis of what do next. Marek Suchocki discusses the potential of adopting digital workflows in the construction sector to enhance services and improve productivity. The interview covers a wide range of aspect including the evolution of technologies, BIM (Building Information Modelling) and Digital Twins. As the UK re...2020-06-0821 minTransport TalksA new dawn for cycling due to Coronavirus - Phil JonesThe Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps, announced (on 9 May) a £2 billion package to create new era for cycling and walking. In this podcast Justin Ward interviews Phil Jones. Phil has over 30 years’ experience in the planning and design of development infrastructure, with particular expertise in traffic analysis, transport planning and highway design. The discussion focuses on what investments would be most effective to increase walking and cycling, if you can you buy yourself to increased active travel, and what needs to happen to ensure the investment is delivered effectively2020-05-1311 minTransport TalksStreets for walking and cycling during Covid-19 - Roger GeffenBarriers to imposing car-free streets are being lifted following a government decision to enable key workers to walk or cycle more safely. This podcast features an interview with Roger Geffen, Policy Director at Cycling UK. With approximately one-third of the global population in lock-down, vehicle traffic from the road network has reduced considerably. There has been a decline in public transport use in the UK. But essential workers are still needing to get to work and one of the ways of supporting them is by closing some streets to vehicle traffic and reallocating road space for walking and...2020-04-2414 minTransport TalksHow to manage our highways during Covid-19 - Mark StevensNew guidance is allowing the highways sector to maintain worker safety and social distancing, while aiming to operate as close to business as usual as possible. This podcast features an interview with Suffolk Highways' assistant director of operational highways Mark Stevens.“How do you mitigate the effects of Coronavirus day to day, and equally how do you build a post Covid-19 future?” asks Mark Stevens, as he reflects on the challenges – and opportunities – for the roads sector during the crisis.Mark has been part of a joint public and private sector effort to develop guidance for the high...2020-04-1613 minTransport TalksAir pollution and trees - Professor Prashant KumarHow trees can be used to tackle roadside air pollution. Interview with Professor Prashant Kumar from the University of Surrey's Global Centre for Clean Air Research. Further research and evidence: Paper reference in the interview and available for free download: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41612-020-0115-3Professor Kumar says: “We have a long history of research in this area, starting with our first journal publication in 2014, which assessed the potential of roadside vegetation to reduce exposure to ultrafine particles, a study that was subsequently expanded to investigate larger-sized fine and coarse pa...2020-04-0323 minTransport TalksAir pollution and coronavirus - Professor Paul MonksThe coronavirus pandemic has led to huge drop in air pollution. In this podcast Paul Monks, professor of air pollution at the University of Leicester, discusses the important lessons to learn. Monks is the former chair of the UK government’s science advisory committee on air quality.The interview explores what exposure to air pollution might mean with regards to risk with COVID-19 and the emerging evidence-base around if airborne pollution particles can carry viruses and bacteria. Professor Monks outlines a potential silver lining in being able to see what can happen if there are large-scale ac...2020-03-2608 minTransport TalksResilient infrastructure for a safer world and implications from Covid 19 - Juliet MianThis episode is relevant to today's global events as the world looks to respond to, and be resilient to, Covid 19 - a global pandemic. The CIHT podcast is an interview with Justin Ward speaking with Juliet Mian, an infrastructure resilience expert. Juliet has many years of experience on a wide range of infrastructure projects across many sectors. She is Technical Director of Resilience Shift, Associate Director at Arup and also a UK representative to PIARC. The interview looks at the implications for infrastructure as a result of the climate crisis, how black sky hazard scenarios can help and...2020-03-2030 minTransport TalksPart 2: The climate crisis, flooding and green infrastructureIn the second part of this podcast series, CIHT explore what positive changes can be made to address the huge climate - and ecological - emergency challenge before us. In this episode we are looking at what can be done in the uplands for water management, the benefits of trees and permeable paving and what how tech can do to help. Featuring interviews with:- Dr Gemma Jerome from Building with Nature- Jane Rickson, Professor of Soil Erosion and Conversation at Cranfield University,- John Fox from LucyZodion- George Warren, from the Greater...2020-03-1719 minTransport TalksPart 1: The climate crisis, flooding, and green infrastructureSevere flooding has once again hit parts of the UK, this time during Storm Dennis, damaging homes and leaving many people stranded. We have a huge climate - and ecological - emergency challenge before us and we are seeing significant changes in weather patterns, increased flooding, heating etc. This podcast focuses on the extent to which green infrastructure and sustainable drainage can contribute to both adaptation and mitigation. Featuring interviews with:- Jane Rickson, Professor of Soil Erosion and Conversation at Cranfield University, - George Warren, from the Greater London Authority, Climate Change Adaptation Team ...2020-02-2722 minTransport TalksThe climate crisis, transport, and future research - Professor Nick TylerThe Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reported that to keep the rise in global temperatures below 1.5C this century, emissions of carbon dioxide would have to be cut by 45% by 2030. Now it seems, there's a growing consensus that the next 18 months will be critical in dealing with the global heating crisis. CIHT recently launched its Climate Change Pledge.Climate change requires us to challenge conventional thinking and challenge orthodoxies. The interview is with Nick Tyler CBE, the Chadwick Professor of Civil Engineering at UCL. Included in the interview you can hear the latest...2020-01-1551 minTransport TalksHow the UN delivers inclusive social development - Daniela BasThis podcast explores how the United Nations delivers inclusive social developmentDaniela Bas, the Director at the Director of the Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD) at the United Nations explains what the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) mean for disability-inclusive transport around the world. The discussion explores how sport is important to the UN’s SDGs. Universal Design features heavily in Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities – Daniela explains what universal design is and how, for example, it applies to natural and man-made disasters. The conversation explores the future role of education across the world...2019-12-0219 minTransport TalksWellbeing and the bottom line - Michael Smyth GRAHAMIn this podcast we explore wellbeing and the bottom line. Are there hard-line business benefits to wellbeing. Does improving wellbeing boost the bottom line? In this podcast Justin Ward speaks with Michael Smyth, HR Director at GRAHAM. GRAHAM is an industry leading construction, facilities management and investment company with a national footprint.2019-10-0125 minTransport TalksLive Labs - Real World Innovation Trials - Giles PerkinsThe advances made in digital technology have transformed how we live and work and will continue to have far-reaching impacts for some time to come. In this CIHT podcast Justin Ward speaks with Giles Perkins, Head of Future Mobility at WSP. Giles is leading work for the ADEPT SMART Places Live Labs Programme, a two-year, £22.9m project funded by the Department for Transport that will run until Spring 2021.2019-09-0619 minTransport TalksWorking better with our communities - James GleaveTransport practitioners are all familiar with consultations, surveys and pop up events but how can we make sure we are really engaging with the communities affected by our work. This podcasts discusses with James Gleave, Transport Planner and founder of Mobility Lab UK, just how we can create a more user-centred transport sector.2019-07-1624 minTransport TalksImproving the lives of people with disabilities - Ann FryeThis podcast further explores the issues of improving transport for people with disabilities. The guest on this episode is Ann Frye, an international specialist on the mobility needs of people with disabilities and older people. Ann works as an expert advisor on both international and UK projects on accessibility.This explores a brief history of accessible transport in the UK, looks at how the UK compare more generally to other European countries in terms of accessibility. The episode also covers issues of ageing, dementia and epilepsy and concludes with a look at the World Road Congress session on...2019-06-1823 minTransport TalksAsset management competency framework - John PatersonThe UK Roads Liaison Group (UKRLG) recently published an Asset Management Competence Framework designed to help highway authorities implement the recommendations of the group’s Code of Practice ‘Well-managed Highway Infrastructure’. In this podcast, Justin Ward from CIHT speaks with John Paterson from Atkins – a member of the SNC Lavalin Group - who was the lead consultant on the Asset Management Competence Framework project. The interview covers what the framework does, the breadth of roles within the framework, how competency levels are defined and the range of competency areas. This podcast provides essential listening for anyone involved with ass...2019-05-1410 minTransport TalksMaking transport inclusive globally - Charlotte Vuyiswa McClain-Nhlapo - World BankOver 1 billion people globally experience disability: I in 7 people. So, the question of how we ensure that transport is accessibility and inclusive around the world is vital to explore. This podcast features an interview with Charlotte V. McClain-Nhlapo – Global Disability Advisor at the World Bank Group. Charlotte's TED Talk has received over 10,000 views.The discussion explores what exclusion looks like in the context of transport for people with disabilities and what sort of challenges are out there. As Charlotte leads the Global Disability agenda at the World Bank, she explains what the World Bank doing to en...2019-02-2623 min
Transport TalksLow carbon transport barriers in developing countries - Professor Edward SimpsonEdward Simpson, Professor of Social Anthropology and Director of the South Asia Institute at SOASwas commissioned by UK Aid from the UK Government to explore what insights social science can bring to our understanding of the political economy barriers to the implementation of low carbon transport in urban south Asia and Africa.2018-12-1331 minTransport TalksWell managed Highway Infrastructure Code of Practice implementationThis latest CIHT podcast provides an insight into how authorities are implementing the UK Roads Liaison Group's code of practice ‘Well managed Highway Infrastructure’. Authorities are expected to have fully implemented the code by 28 October 2018. The podcast features interviews with David Latham, who is Kent County Council's highway policy and inspections manager and chair of the South East 7 Group; along with Matthew Jasper, team manager for asset management at East Sussex County Council and Paul Davison, who heads up Hampshire County Council's asset management team.2018-10-1624 minTransport TalksHistory of the motorways stories untold - John Carrington and Howard StevensThe history of the building of the UK's motorways is a fascinating story. This podcast features the stories from Howard Stevens and John Carrington who were involved with the design and building of the motorway and have also played key roles in preserving the history of motorways.2018-07-201h 26Transport TalksCIHT Regional Voices part two - International Women in Engineering Day 2018CIHT Regional Voices part two - International Women in Engineering Day 2018. This podcast is about celebrating the fantastic female Commitee Members 'raising the bar' across the Regions. The podcast speaks to Stephanie Wilson of CIHT East Midlands, Hayley Palmer of CIHT North West, Michelle Wood of CIHT London and Carolyn Rollo of CIHT Scotland about their own experiences and how they are encouraging other women to take a more active role in the profession.2018-06-2706 minTransport TalksInjury research - under-reporting, inequalities, and safety in numbers - Dr Rachel AldredDr Rachel Aldred is a Reader in Transport at the University of Westminster. Today (17 May 2018) saw the launch of a number of key reports by Rachel on injury risk. The interview with Rachel seeks to answer questions such as: 1. How many un-reported road injuries are there? Who is most affected? 2. Do drivers using residential streets put pedestrians at greater risk than drivers using main roads? 3. Is ‘safety in numbers’ observed over time? 4. What kinds of roads have higher/lower injury risk for people cycling?2018-05-1723 min
Transport TalksFrom a fat city to a fit city - Dr Nicholas FalkDr Nicholas Falk, winner of the Wolfson Prize for his work on garden cities talks to CIHT about the failures of successes of urban planning in the UK, what we can learn from other countries and the dire consequences of getting it wrong. The podcast is of interest to anyone involved in transport planning or the recent NPPF consultation.2018-05-1637 minTransport TalksSafety and autonomous vehiclesKate Carpenter, member of CIHT Road Safety Panel and Fellow of CIHT discusses the safety of autonomous vehicles following the news that Uber halts self-driving car tests. Kate was interviewed about the issue on the BBC Radio 4 Today Programme.2018-03-2009 min
Transport TalksCIHT Regional Voices part oneCIHT Regions and Nations are run by volunteers who dedicate their time to building a local support network for transportation professionals and provide the voice of the institution across and beyond the UK. Each Regional Committee is different, organising regular meetings around the latest developments in transportation as well as opportunities for CPD and networking.We had the pleasure of speaking to CIHT Regional Officers about why they decided to take a more active role with CIHT in their area.2018-03-0606 minTransport TalksBuses in Urban Developments 2018In 2018 CIHT launched ‘Buses in Urban Developments’. This guidance builds on CIHT’s existing body of ‘Streets and Transport in the Urban Environment’ guidelines in addressing how bus services can be placed at the heart of development planning and urban transport. This podcast features an interview with Tim Pharoah, the author of the document.2018-02-0214 min
Transport TalksRoad Investment StrategyThis features an interview with Adam Simmons, Head of Roads Investment Strategy development and delivery, Highways England. The second Road Investment Strategy (RIS2) is the first time Highways England have run the five year planning cycle in full. They are taking a structured approach to investment planning, using this cyclical approach. Prediction becomes more difficult as we attempt to look further out, but they must still attempt to anticipate the changes that will affect how we operate.2018-02-0109 minTransport TalksMaking the case for transport - Ivan ViehofHow do we make the case for transport? This podcast provides are very clear and easily understood overview into the economics behind the decisions that are made when deciding about investment in infrastructure. The insights demonstrate that the economic case can be wide encompassing a range of factors from heritage to health. The interview is looks at how schemes are evaluated after to demonstrate that they have met their intended benefits (or not). The interview was recorded with Ivan Viehoff, Chief Economist at Cambridge Economic Policy Associates (CEPA). This topic area was suggested by a CIHT member.2018-01-2316 minTransport TalksFlexible finance options help investment in street lightingGreater flexibility in financing street lighting schemes should give confidence to authorities who are looking to improve energy efficiency and save money.So if an authority is looking to upgrade its street lighting where can it turn? One option is to consider an interest free energy efficiency loan, offered by Salix to public sector bodies in England, Scotland and Wales.This podcast features an interview with Lindy Frey, programme coordinator for English street lighting. Matt Caville, programme manager for technical services and Alannah Powell, the company's PR and marketing executive.2017-10-1723 minTransport TalksPeople and their interactions with the environment - Professor Nick Tyler CBEA powerful example of social commentary which tackles the complex moral issues of transport planning in the context of the decisions made in designing society at a local level, from why Paris has a concentration of bread shops to how infrastructure can (and should) evolve in response to the requirements of the ageing population.Professor Nick Tyler is the Chadwick Professor of Engineering at UCL. As the founder of PAMELA, Nick’s research interest focuses on the way people interact with their immediate environments with a view to improving the design of transport built environment. He also works on...2017-09-2630 minTransport TalksThe use of drones for bridge inspectionsKieran Dodds, Infrastructure Manager from West Sussex County Council is leading a trial – a partnership between the council and Balfour Beatty – on the use of drones – also known as UAV’s - unmanned aerial vehicles - for bridge inspections. Justin Ward explores the merits and challenges of using drones.2017-07-1710 minTransport TalksRe-engineering the EngineerThis CIHT podcast has been produced in support of International Women in Engineering Day. This annual event held on 23 June focuses on the amazing careers in engineering and technical roles for girls and celebrates the achievement of our outstanding women engineers. The number of women taking engineering degrees at UCL surged after it dropped the requirement to study physics and maths at A Level. Should other universities reconsider entry requirements? Do we risk losing out on attracting bright, engaging, creative students? Chadwick Professor of Civil Engineering, Nick Tyler CBE explains what happened at UCL.2017-06-2006 minTransport TalksWomen in Engineering 2017 - Anna CraciunThis CIHT podcast has been produced in support of International Women in Engineering Day. This annual event held on 23 June focuses on the amazing careers in engineering and technical roles for girls and celebrates the achievement of our outstanding women engineers. Anna Craciun, is a Graduate Transport Planner at Atkins and is the Chair of the Young Professionals network in the North West Region for CIHT. Anna undertakes work in schools trying to promote STEM (science, technology, maths and engineering) subjects.2017-06-2012 minTransport TalksWomen in Engineering 2017 - Dana Skelley OBEThis CIHT podcast has been produced in support of International Women in Engineering Day. This annual event held on 23 June focuses on the amazing careers in engineering and technical roles for girls and celebrates the achievement of our outstanding women engineers. At the time of the interview, Dana Skelley OBE was Director of Asset Management at Transport for London but was shortly due to take a role as Director of Strategy and Operational Excellence at Skanska Civil Engineering. Dana spans a range of key issues from how to recruit to the importance of support networks within...2017-06-2011 minTransport TalksImplementing a risk-based approachInterview with Lila Tachtsi, a Director of Transport Asset Management at Atkins. Lila was Project Director for the UK Roads Liaison Group Guidance: 'Well-managed highway infrastructure’ –published in October 2016. Authorities have until October 2018 to adopt the new Code, including the risk based approach, so we are checking in on progress towards this.2017-05-2212 minTransport TalksHealth and transportationThis episode features Lucy Saunders, Public Health Specialist, Transport & Public Realm with the Greater London Authority and Transport for London, and Dale Bracewell, Manager of Transportation Planning with the City of Vancouver, BC, Canada, speaking about implementing health and transportation initiatives in their respective cities. ITE and the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) partnered on this podcast with joint moderation by Bernie Wagenblast and CIHT’s Justin Ward.2017-04-2527 min
ITE Talks TransportationEpisode 12: ITE-CIHT Joint Podcast on Health and TransportationThis episode features Lucy Saunders, Public Health Specialist, Transport & Public Realm with the Greater London Authority and Transport for London, and Dale Bracewell, Manager of Transportation Planning with the City of Vancouver, BC, Canada, speaking about implementing health and transportation initiatives in their respective cities. ITE and the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) partnered on this podcast with joint moderation by Bernie Wagenblast and CIHT’s Justin Ward.2017-04-2427 minTransport TalksHighway Risk and Liability Guide 2017The major insurers of local councils handle about 30,000 highway claims each year at a cost of around £40 million. What we don’t have information on is the number and costs of the many thousands of claims that are handled in-house by the authorities themselves. This will add significantly to these figures. Interview with Colette Dark, an independent insurance risk management expert at KWD Associates2017-02-2724 minTransport TalksRisk ownership when outsourcing highway servicesThe major insurers of local councils handle about 30,000 highway claims each year at a cost of around £40 million. What we don’t have information on is the number and costs of the many thousands of claims that are handled in-house by the authorities themselves. This will add significantly to these figures. This podcast focuses specifically on the issues associated with risk ownership when outsourcing services. Interview with Colette Dark, an independent insurance risk management expert at KWD Associates2017-02-2707 minTransport TalksData as national infrastructureData as national infrastructure - it is vitally important that we consider data as national infrastructure, just like our physical infrastructure. The quality and availability of data is as important for capacity planning, routing and resilience as it is for road and rail networks. The interfaces between local and national data are as vital as they are for transport links. This podcast features an interview with Nic Cary, Head of Digital Transformation at the Department for Transport and Teresa Jolley, an independent consultant.2017-01-3134 minTransport TalksA legal view of the risk-based approachThe Code of Practice Well-managed Highway Infrastructure was recently published and outlines a risk-based approach. This podcast features an interview with Steven Conway, a lawyer specialising in claims against highway authorities and someone who provide legal expertise into the review of the Code.2017-01-1012 minTransport TalksWhy join CIHT CouncilCIHT Council advises on the strategic and professional direction of the Institution. They also have the power to elect and remove the Board of Trustees. Council Members find serving on Council a rewarding and enjoyable experience, and a great opportunity to network with fellow professionals. This short podcast includes interviews with Sheila Holden, Ed Downer and Sarah Simpson.2016-11-3007 min
Transport TalksHow to be security minded - how to deal with terrorism and cyber crimeOur infrastructure – both physical and digital – faces a range of threats from terrorism, to state and commercial espionage, hacktivism to criminality. The question is how do we guard against these threats? For those involved in the transport sector this means adopting a ‘security-minded approach'. Podcast includes interviews with Alex Luck, Hugh Boyes and Gary Heward who all work on security projects or infrastructure projects requiring security-mindedness.This episode starts with physical security of transport systems and the public realm. Then goes on to explore issues and the dangers with smart cities and data aggregation, and in...2016-11-1430 minTransport TalksUncertainity and transport - CIHT Futures - Professor Glenn LyonsIs the world becoming more uncertain? What are the implications for transport from the revolution in technology? How will people travel and connect in the future – will they do this in person or virtually? Oil prices have drastically fallen, what might happen to energy prices in the future? And how should we plan the future of our transport system based on these uncertainties. To discuss this with Justin Ward is Professor Glenn Lyons who has been leading the CIHT FUTURES project looking at just these issues.2016-08-2322 minTransport TalksAmerica's changing transport agenda - Jeff PaniatiJeff Paniati's insight into transport in the United States is particularly valuable. He was Executive Director of the Federal Highways, where he was responsible for 2,900 employees in 65 offices nationwide and an annual operating budget of $400 million and is now Executive Director and CEO at the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE).He led the development and implementation of the highway provisions in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) surface transportation program, including the transformative move to a performance-based federal-aid highway programme. At the start of 2016 the Fixing America’s Surface Transport (FAST) Act was in...2016-08-1923 minTransport TalksIntelligent Transport in a Connected World - Dr Sue SharlandDr Sue Sharland started her career as a scientist, has a background in R&D, and was Chief Executive of TRL for 12 years. Sue is now non-Executive Director/Trustee of a number of public, private and not-for-profit organisations including the Transport Systems Catapult. As President of CIHT from 2015/16, Dr Sharland chose ‘Intelligent Transport in a Connected World’ as the theme for her year. To learn about all things smart – cities, infrastructure, materials, vehicles, skills - listen to the experience and insights that Sue provides to Justin Ward.2016-08-1924 minTransport TalksThe role of autonomous vehicles in the future UK transport systemOne week before Volvo Cars announced trials of autonomous vehicles in London a panel of experts agreed the UK was a world leader in supporting development of this technology. Insight into this fast moving and fascinating development for the transport sector was provided by: Iain Forbes, Head of the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles; Professor Nick Reed from TRL involved with some of the trials in the UK; and Anders Eugensson, Volvo Cars Director of Governmental Affairs. Covering questions of regulatory environments, what road administrations need to do, how mapping will be crucial for the implementation and...2016-08-1934 minTransport TalksTransport Infrastructure Skills Strategy - Sir Terry MorganSir Terry Morgan, Chairman of Crossrail – a £15bn project – started as an apprentice. His own experience of the value of apprenticeships is demonstrated with what Crossrail has achieved by providing people similar opportunities to enter the profession. These lessons are probably the key reason the Secretary of State, Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin, asked Terry to develop the Transport Infrastructure Skills Strategy, published in January 2016. He gives an insight into this, how the UK compares to Germany in apprenticeships, rebalancing education and economy, and how employers should take forward the new Apprenticeship Levy. To listen to this and more as discussed with...2016-08-1920 min
Transport TalksMajor Roads for the Future - David QuarmbyIn autumn 2014 the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund commissioned a substantial two-year Study on ‘Major Roads for the Future’ in England. The Study, led by David Quarmby, is developing a long term vision – to 2040 – of the role and evolution of the major road network in England. The Rees Jeffreys' trustees intend that the Study should inform and influence policy-making for this Parliament and for the longer term. CIHT Senior Policy Officer, Justin Ward, interviews David Quarmby looking at the wide ranging implications from the study.2016-08-1918 min