Governor Deval Patrick did walk to a morning event on Beacon Hill - a stone's throw from the Statehouse - but was quick to sheepishly admit that he probably hadn't set the best example earlier in the day.

"You got me!" grinned the Governor.

He's talking about video shot by WBZ of Mr. Patrick leaving his Milton home this morning with his assigned state trooper at the wheel for the routine drive into work in his SUV.