The South West Sustainable Transport Roundtable (SW TAR)  is an umbrella organisation   of   local   and   regional   groups   that   promote   sustainability   in transport throughout the South West of England. SW TAR would like to see transport authorities and associated decision-making bodies in the region: 1.   Set and implement traffic reduction and air quality targets 2.   Refuse  planning  permission  to  developments  generating  large  volumes  of traffic, whilst encouraging local amenities, services and economic activities 3.   Reduce parking 4.   Work with employers and operators to reduce car trips 5.   Ensure safer, pleasanter walking conditions, especially to schools 6.   Pursue policies which encourage cycling 7.   Improve safety for all road users and cut speed limits 8.   Work with operators to improve public transport 9.   Support accessible transport for all 10. Take measures to reduce traffic noise 11. Encourage people to think before they drive 12. Experiment with alternatives to car ownership SW TAR Objectives Influence activity on regional transport which contributes to a high quality of life and environment by: - Obtaining up to date information about national and regional policies on transport, exchanging it with and disseminating to local and regional organisations engaged in sustainable transport; - Sharing local information, experiences, views and good practice to create the conditions for a region-wide sustainable transport system in rural and urban areas; - Creating opportunities for local organisations to: 4   Influence the regional Government Office (GOSW), the Regional Development Agency (SW RDA), the Regional Assembly and other decision makers in the South West, 4   engage in the regional sustainable transport debate, 4   speak with a coherent voice on major regional transport issues. SW TAR membership is open to all regional and local groups who support the above principles. For further information please contact The Membership Secretary, SW TAR, 10-12 Picton Street, Bristol  BS6 5QA.