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Related: About this forumDo voters want to close S.F.'s Great Highway? New Chronicle poll shows where they stand
A contentious November ballot measure to close a 2-mile stretch of San Franciscos Great Highway is running neck-and-neck, according to a new poll commissioned by the Chronicle.
The measure would permanently ban private motor vehicles from a portion of the citys westernmost coastal boulevard between Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard, also known as Upper Great Highway. About 46% of respondents said they would vote yes on Proposition K. Meanwhile, 44% of respondents said they would vote no and 10% said they were not sure. Proposition K needs a simple majority to pass.
This poll, conducted Oct. 15-16 by Sextant Strategies & Research, surveyed 802 likely voters and has a margin of error of 3.5 percentage points.
Supporters pitch a transformative oceanfront park for pedestrians and cyclists while opponents argue closing a major thoroughfare that west side residents depend on would cause dangerous traffic congestion on alternative roads and increase commuting time.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/election/article/proposition-k-great-highway-19847393.php
kimbutgar
(23,280 posts)It is the last great way to cross SF without going on 19th Avenue or Sunset Blvd to get to 280, plus such a beautiful drive. I did it the other day.
Though as a young lass in SF, My boyfriend used to race on the great highway! Once with me that I demanded never again!
RandySF
(70,636 posts)kimbutgar
(23,280 posts)Im a 3rd generation San Franciscan and its always been part of my SF life.
Change can hard but a newer beginning could be better
YoshidaYui
(42,722 posts)if it were near the bay than maybe, but not the west coast Pacific Ocean, you can see The Faralion islands at sunset and its amazing to think its apart of the RED TRIANGLE, where great white Sharks constantly feed on the seal population and the occasion Orcs attracting the great white...what an amazing place to have in our back yard!
RandySF
(70,636 posts)Talk about views!