Across the UK, numerous small projects are planned to improve parts of the national cycle network. Whether these proceed depends on the outcome of votes cast on The People’s £50 Million Website. Four projects are in the running and the winner will get National Lottery cash to fund the project. As a one-time racing cyclist, now a club rider and occasional commuter, I am supporting Connect2 and urge anyone interested in sustainable transport to do the same.
Nov 29 2007
Vote for Sustrans Connect2
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I think it’s only fair to point out the Connect2 project isnt the only one offering major benefits for cyclists. The plans for Sherwood Forest include a 250km network of paths linked to 15 towns and cities, with improved public transport and access links – and this is 90per cent traffic free and stile free. This is cycling for ANYONE – an estimated 45per cent of the English population could reach the network within two hours – and enjoy safe cycling in a beautiful setting. Not bad for a nation that’s losing the habit of regular healthy activity!
You’re quite right Sheila, and I was tempted by the Sherwood Forest project (not least because BIW also has an office in Nottingham), but I veered towards Connect2 for its national impact – there are projects in just about every corner of the UK. If only both could win!