I have voted and not for the obvious choice

7.39.00am GMT Wed 5th Dec 2007

After a bit of faffing I have finally cast my vote, but not for the on most people have been have been lobbying me for.

I voted for Sustrans' Connect2. Most people have been lobbying me for the Black Country bid.

Sustrans will directly impact on more people and more places across the West Midlands.

According to the project summary Connect2 is a UK-wide project that aims to improve local travel in 79 communities by creating new walking and cycling routes for the local journeys we all make every day. 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 will improve local travel in ways that will benefit people's health and the environment for generations to come. The projects cover cities, towns, villages, the countryside and the coastline. From the grandest bridge to the humblest road crossing, each project is inspirational in design but in keeping with the area's character and the needs of the local community.

You can find out more about The People's £50million and each of the projects at http://www.thepeoples50million.org.uk/home