Support Connect2

7.07.00pm BST (GMT +0100) Sun 7th Oct 2007

Whilst out today I was told about Connect2 - an exciting UK-wide project that aims to improve local travel in 79 communities (including at least six in the West Midlands) by creating new walking and cycling routes for the local journeys we all make every day.

By building bridges and new crossings over barriers such as busy roads, rivers and railway lines, Connect2 will connect 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.

To make this happen we need you to get behind Connect2 because it is one of six projects competing for a single grant of £50 million from the Big Lottery Fund's Living Landmarks: The People's Millions. The winning project will finally be decided by a public vote on television in December 2007.

Would you like to see Connect2 succeed in your area? Register your support by completing the form at http://www.sustransconnect2.org.uk/ so we can update you about our progress towards the TV vote in December. Alternatively, just Text Connect2 to 80010.

In the West Midlands there are proposed schemes in Hereford, Worcester, Shrewsbury, Birmingham, Kenilworth and rugby with a reserve scheme in Coventry.