Emerald Project supports the Connect2 Project.
13/11/2007
The Connect2 project, is part of a lottery bid, led by the national charity Sustrans, for funding to improve links by those walking and cycling.
This UK-wide project aims to improve local travel in 79 communities by creating new walking and cycling routes for the local journeys we all make every day and it includes plans to improve walking & cycling routes to Watermead Park in Leicestershire.
By building bridges and crossings over busy roads, rivers and railway lines, Connect2 will get people to the places they want to go. Each crossing will link to a network of walking and cycling routes, taking you to your schools, shops, work and green spaces.
Connect2 answers the growing call for new ways of getting around. It will be a blueprint for reconnecting people to the places they want to go in a more environmentally-friendly way, transforming communities into places that people can take pride in. The project will also make travel healthier, safer and more enjoyable for everyone. It will show how to develop sustainable local travel. The local environment will also benefit from attractive landscaping, seating and public art, to reflect the spirit and identity of the local community.
The Connect2 scheme is one of 4 projects left in the competition which will be the subject of a television programme on ITV1 in the week commencing 3rd December. You can add your support for this project by voting online at www.thepeoples50million.org.uk/home between 26th November and 10th December.