Youth Bicycle Program

with Joe Dickerson on the Center for Latino Progress-Bici Co. Program

Bicycles, for some, are the only means for transportation they have. The Center for Latino Progress, BiCi Co. program improves youth and adult safety, while increasing mobility and access to jobs for the Hartford community. Joe Dickerson explains.

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Jul 29, 2019

Hosted by: Eric Clemons

Produced by: Western New England Newsmakers Team

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