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Title:

"Tom Bradley holds press conference on Dial-a-Ride program"

Date:
July 23, 1979

Synopsis

Mayor Tom Bradley gives a press conference on the extension of the Dial-a-Ride program. The program, which served senior citizens in various areas of Los Angeles, was terminated in June due to lack of funding. Mayor Bradley talks about his personal appeal to the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission to provide funding for what he felt to be an essential transportation system. Bradley also responds to questions. Clip includes silent footage of reporters, cameras and the press conference, as well as ambient sound footage of Los Angeles City Hall and neighboring buildings.