NTWA is a network of sectors, including local authorities, health sector, academic sector and passenger transport executives working together to promote healthy and sustainable transport.

Aims
NTWA aims to reduce society's dependence on car use by: raising awareness of environmental, health, economic and social effects of car use; changing attitudes towards car use; promoting more sustainable modes of travel, and lifestyles which require less travel; encouraging action to change travel behaviour and reduce unnecessary car use.

Background
The idea of a national partnership came from the pioneering work by Hertfordshire County Council. They coined the term 'TravelWise' and successfully managed to encourage Local Authorities to join forces in campaigning for sustainable transport.

Today there are over 160 members, organised on a regional basis. The NTWA's 11 regional groups provide access to the local networks which have grown up in response to local needs. NTWA's working groups regularly research topics such as working with business, school travel plans and development control issues. NTWA helps members by putting them in touch with other expert members who can help solve their problems. NTWA collects and disseminates best practice from members and associated bodies, and keeps organisers up to date with national events and campaigns.

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