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Springboard Forward and B-Cycle

From: Smart City Radio
Length: 58:52

Alex Bogusky tells us how European style bike-sharing can drastically reduce the traffic in American cities. And we'll find out about an innovative career-development program that is transforming the lives of low-wage workers. I'm Carol Coletta. Join me for Smart City. Read the full description.

Piece Audio

Promos

Playing: Springboard Forward and B-Cycle
From: Smart City Radio

Bcycle_small B-cycle is the latest bike sharing project to hit the U.S. Behind the
project is Alex Bogusky, a principal with the creative firm Crispin
Porter + Bogusky. We'll find out how B-Cycle works and why easy access
to a bike causes big drops in traffic congestion.

And we'll talk with Elliot Brown about Springboard
Forward, an organization that inspires people to develop a long-term
vision for career mobility. Springboard Forward helps transform the
lives of entry-wage workers with a unique form of career development.

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Piece Description

B-cycle is the latest bike sharing project to hit the U.S. Behind the
project is Alex Bogusky, a principal with the creative firm Crispin
Porter + Bogusky. We'll find out how B-Cycle works and why easy access
to a bike causes big drops in traffic congestion.

And we'll talk with Elliot Brown about Springboard
Forward, an organization that inspires people to develop a long-term
vision for career mobility. Springboard Forward helps transform the
lives of entry-wage workers with a unique form of career development.

Timing and Cues

00:00 - 00:59 Billboard
01:00 - 05:59 Silence
06:00 - 06:59 Break 1 (:59)
07:00 - 31:29 Segment A
31:30 - 33:29 Break 2 (2:00) *floating
33:30 - 59:00 Segment B and Credits

*All breaks contain bed music

*Outcue for floating breaks is...."You're listening to Smart City."