Creating a Regional Transportation System
From:
livingston.28 Livingston
Date:
Jul 08 18:26 UTC
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To my mind, the high point of the OpenLine conversation was Chester Jourdan's
insistence that we keep our eyes on the big picture: think in terms of region,
and at least 10 -20 years out. What do we want Central Ohio to look like? If
we can raise the discussion to that level, we'll have options. If not, we'll be
stuck squabbling over pennies.
Andrew's right that what's needed here is leadership to hold the vision. I
don't think it's a matter of getting individuals to take the bus or bike to
work (Mike Coleman is no Mayor Daley) so much as it is to get the right
perspective and framework for the discussion. The issue is not next week or
next year, but how to make a long-term commitment.
That said, I wonder whether anyone has thoughts about what sort of regional
governance it would take to make such a commitment. I wonder whether our
current system doesn't overvalue consensus and prevent the emergence of leaders
with vision.
Rick Livingston
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