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Wednesday, 08 February 2012

BBC News

• Safety review of cycle junctionsThe first of 500 junctions to be reviewed under moves to improve cycle safety in London are announced by Transport for London.

The Guardian

• Cyclists may get headstart on cars at busy junctions Transport for London to examine safety of 500 junctions for cyclists, with new traffic light system under consideration

The Independent

• Cycling safety: Riding the 'Tour de Chance' “ and living to tell the tale All cyclists have them “ those junctions that even confident riders approach with racing hearts. There are hundreds in London and yesterday the Mayor's transport office named the first 14 intersections it plans to make safer.Related StoriesStephen Hester 'discomforted' coverageStephen Hester 'discomforted' by coverageStephen Hester speaks out after bonus rowWedding and funeral fees to riseThe case against Abu Qatada

Times Online

• Parliamentary debate offers kick-start for Times cycling appeal as the Dutch hop on A campaign for safer cycling led by The Times has resulted in MPs securing a debate on the issue later this month

Global Rail News

• Transport Minister announces £7m for cycle rail projectsTransport Minister Norman Baker today announced a £15 million boost for the funding of sustainable transport projects across the country. The Cycle Rail Working Group will receive £7m to improve integration between cycling and railway stations. The other £8m will go to Sustrans to improve cycle routes across the country. The Minister said measures will include [...]