SUSTRANS - it stands for sustainable transport - is a charity working on practical projects to encourage people to walk and cycle more, so as to help reduce motor traffic and its adverse effects.

Sustrans' flagship project, the National Cycle Network, opened in June 2000 with 5000 miles of continuous traffic-free routes and traffic-calmed and minor roads, running right through urban centres and reaching all parts of the UK. This will be the first stage of a larger network. It will be a safe, attractive, high-quality network for cyclists and a major new amenity for walkers and people with disabilities.

The National Cycle Network is a Millennium Commission project supported by £43.5m of National Lottery funds. It involves over 400 local authorities, as well as businesses, landowners, environmental bodies and others.

More on the Sustrans website.