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Monday, January 16, 2006
JAM74 Septathalon Challenge, Sun 5th Feb, 10.30am
JAM74 Septathalon Challenge, Sun 5th Feb, 10.30am The Scottish Executive have decided to go ahead with the M74 Northern Extension, a 6-lane elevated motorway through the southern suburbs of Glasgow, despite a recommendation from the Public Local Inquiry that the road should not be built. JAM74 is calling for a halt to the road plans and for a comprehensive study of all transport options for the area. There has yet to be any independent research on alternative transport options or the effects of the motorway on communities and the environment.
The M74 Northern Extension, costing up to £1 billion would be Scotland's most expensive transport project. Plans show a road raised on 40 feet concrete stilts for parts of its journey from Carmyle in the east to Kingston in the city centre.
As part of a fundraising campaign to challenge the Executives decision in the courts, we're holding a septathalon challenge along the proposed route of the road, utilising seven different forms of transport, including bikes, buses, trains and tricycles! This is a team event and we recommend teams of three people. If you would like to enter a team, or want to find out more about the event please contact Richard Morran at
On registration we'll send you out an information pack including the route map and rules.
Please also find a sponsor form attached, so you can start fundraising. If you are unable to enter a team but would like to help raise sponsorship for another team, please also contact Richard at the address above.
www.jam74.org
Bob, 9:55 AM
