You may remember that HelloComputer has been part of B-cycle, working alongside the impressive international agency, Crispin Porter + Bogusky. The initiative has just launched in the states and the media seems to be exploding with stories, tweets and broadcasts. Here are a few of the latest items:
Wall Street Journal Online
B-cycle is helping Denver residents increase daily activity and reduce carbon emissions with the country’s first citywide bike-sharing system, Denver B-cycle. On April 22, the program will launch with 500 B-cycles at 50 B-stations around the city, offering a green alternative to cars for short commutes and errands. Read more here.
AOL News
B-cycle is helping Denver residents increase daily activity and reduce carbon emissions with the country’s first citywide bike-sharing system, Denver B-cycle. On April 22, the program will launch with 500 B-cycles at 50 B-stations around the city, offering a green alternative to cars for short commutes and errands. Read more here.
Broadcast Coverage :
· The ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC news outlets recorded footage of the B-cycle launch, resulting in seven Denver local market broadcast placements
· Additionally, local coverage was syndicated on the national newsfeeds. It resulted in coverage in 17 additional markets such as Grand Rapids, MI; Chattanooga, TN; Greenville, NC; Rochester, MN, and Eureka, CA
Alex Bogusky giving his thoughts on Fearless:
The Bike-Sharing Blog
(National) – Denver B-cycle launch details including image of Denver B-station
Bike Hugger
(National) – B-cycle launch details
Bike Radar
(National) – Denver B-cycle launch details and slideshow of images
Creativity Online
The B-Cycle website also features a Who Wants It More tracking map, showing where the service is most in demand throughout the country. It allows visitors to input their own zip codes and rally for their own B-Cycle program in their respective communities. Find out more here
Tweets:
bicycledesign: It seems like all the design blogs are talking about @bcycle this week. Here’s another mention at @Inhabitat
HornyToadinc: Thrillist has put out the call for U.S. cities to vote to become the next place @bcycle sets up shop!
News:
Checkout the recent piece that appeared on CBS 4 Denver Click here Once you land on the CBS4 page, search “Denver Gears Up for Bike Sharing” to find the video.
“Wake Up with Al” invited B-cycle CEO, Bob Burns, on to discuss the Denver B-cycle system. Check it out here
