Not just talking the talk, but riding the ride
The LA Times reports that despite his transit friendly talk, Mayor Villaraigosa rarely actually rides LA's public transportation (via Planetizen). The Mayor is quoted as saying, "You've got to use public transit. You can't keep on pointing to someone else and saying it's their responsibility." But the reality is that the Mayor's main transportation is a police-chauffeured Yukon (certainly not the most eco choice available). Planetizen points out that NYC's Mayor Bloomberg makes a point of riding the subway to work everyday – both leading by example and taking the opportunity to connect with his constituents (voters). Does Menino ride the T to work everyday? How about Daley in Chicago or Williams in DC? If you want the voters to take you seriously as a visionary leader, you've got to show your commitment – actions speak louder than words. And Bloomberg demonstrates that you're also missing out on a valuable political opportunity.
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ebs | 2:15 PM |
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Hell, until recently, the head of Metro didn't even ride the Metro here in DC.
Richie Daley ride the L or a bus in Chicago!
You made a funny!
The Chicago Transit Authority is without a doubt the worst run transit agency in the world!
We're in a first world country [for now, anyway] and we have third world transit.
