I've been giving serious thought about retiring from all my teaching jobs, only playing 3 to 4 gigs per month, and then getting involved in the transit activism community. Would that community welcome me? After all, the vast majority of transit activists and urban planners are liberals, socialists, and even Marxists.
Being a conservative who supports public transportation, I could bring a lot to the table in order to help develop programs that would center transit development around economic issues. At the same time, I would emphasize the NIMBY attitude of many on the left in regards to public transportation. It's OK for the little people, but it isn't for them, since it is inconvenient, crowded, etc., and as we all know, their time is valuable. More to follow...
