In this episode, Helen Godwin, Mayor of the West of England, was in conversation with Jason Prince, Director of the Urban Transport Group.

During the discussion, the Mayor spoke passionately about the region she grew up in, the importance of transport to the 'everyday economy', and why the West of England is focusing on 'trust' in its new transport vision.

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Urban Transport Next is supported by AtkinsRéalis.

About Helen Godwin

Helen Godwin is the Mayor of the West of England. Elected in May 2025, she has started a new chapter for the region. Helen was born in the West, grew up and is raising her family there, and has worked as a local councillor and in business.

Committed to bringing people together to make a difference that people can see and feel across Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, and South Gloucestershire, her priorities are clear: reliable buses and trains that connect communities, affordable homes in the right places with essential services, and pathways to green jobs that power the region’s future economy.

About AtkinsRéalis

AtkinsRéalis provides holistic, end-to-end advisory services for many combined authorities and city regions across the UK.

From strategic advisory on funding and finance through feasibility, business case and optioneering, we develop optimum transport and place-based strategies that support the delivery of our client's objectives, including economic, health, environmental and social value.

We support some of the most transformational programmes and schemes in the UK, spanning all modes of transport, from active travel to Mass Transit and Rail, to enhance productivity and place.

We create long-term, collaborative relationships with our clients and partners by developing a deep understanding of their needs and priorities to shape the future of transport and reimagine infrastructure. Together, we’re engineering a better future for our planet and its people.