Connect2 Project

About Connect2

Sustrans’ Connect2 will revitalise walking and cycling in 79 communities across the UK by creating new routes for the local journeys we all make every day.

Crossings and bridges will be created over busy roads, railway lines and rivers, linking into new networks of local paths to get you to where you want to go by foot or bike.

Connect2 will make it possible for you to travel to the shops, school, work, the park or to see family and friends under your own stream, benefiting both your health and our environment.

In December 2007 this ambitious UK-wide project won the public vote in the Big Lottery Fund’s: The People’s £50 Million contest which means that the 79 Connect2 schemes to transform local travel in communities from Ballymoney to Bradford, Cardiff to Carlisle and London Paddington to Perth will now go ahead.

As a result many more of us will be able to get around on foot or by bike, helping us to get fit and active and to reduce our carbon footprint.

What will a Connect2 scheme look like?

Each Connect2 scheme will be inspirational in design but sensitive to the character and needs of the local area.

Our intention is to create attractive and welcoming networks of walking and cycling routes, making local travel healthier, safer and more enjoyable for people of all ages.

We also plan to work with local people and organisations to create an environment in which you can take real pride.

Who are Sustrans?
Sustrans is the UK’s leading sustainable transport charity. We are the charity behind the National Cycle Network, Safe Routes to Schools, Bike It and TravelSmart, all projects that are changing our world one mile at a time. For more information visit www.sustrans.org.uk

Connect 2 - Clydach Scheme

£50 million won for connect 2 scheme and we couldn’t have done it without you!

This is fantastic news, and thanks to everyone who voted for Sustrans’ Connect2 in the People’s £50 Million Lottery Giveaway,

Clydach, Afon Tawe Bridge

Clydach - Communities in this area enjoy some 24km of beautiful path along
the River Tawe and Swansea Canal.

It is, however, greatly marred by a section at Clydach where connections into the town are very poor indeed, and a narrow bridge and blocked canals cause a major obstacle for walkers and cyclists.

This scheme will make use of an existing abandoned railway bridge over the river in order to create a focus for a number of new paths in the area.

How will the local community benefit?

National Cycle Route 43 is not only an attractive (if disjointed) ride, but it has great potential as an important commuter route, especially given the congested nature of the Tawe valley. Any improvements would be a real boost to cycling in the area.

For more information please visit Sustrans website