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Wednesday, 16 April 2014

BBC News

• Jobseekers to get 50 free bikes under £5,000 Sustrans schemeJobseekers in Derby will be given free bikes refurbished by prisoners in a bid to help them find work.

Bristol Live

• The Bristol Post commented New scheme to encourage cycling in Bristol unveiledTHE latest in a series of measures to encourage commuters to join the swelling ranks of Bristol's cyclists has been unveiled.But the planned new traffic system will not be popular with drivers, who will only be able to pass under the railway bridge on St Luke's Road, Windmill Hill, in one direction at a time.The city council believes the change will create more space for a safe cycle and pedestrian route to the city centre from Totterdown and Windmill Hill. It will be one of the key links to the...

London Evening Standard

• TfL 'tried to put a spin on Boris bikes cash'Labour today called for an inquiry into Transport for London emails which suggested officials considered how to gloss over problems about the funding of the Boris bike scheme.

Sheffield Star

• University cycle hub to give big boost to bikersBikers are to be given a boost at Sheffield University with the creation of a new cycle hub for staff and students.

Other Regional Press

• New lit sign to go up to stop wrong-way cyclists A PETITION calling on Oxfordshire County Council to improve signs to prevent cyclists travelling the wrong way down a street has been handed in.