San Francisco Voters Lean Towards Transforming Upper Great Highway into Public Park Amidst Traffic and Community Concerns

With a majority of votes counted, Proposition K, the controversial ballot measure that would close a two-mile stretch of San Francisco’s Upper Great Highway to vehicles, is poised to reshape the city’s westernmost shoreline. At the latest tally, approximately 54% of voters backed the initiative to convert the roadway into a public recreation space, as reported by the San Francisco Chronicle. Spearheaded by District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio and backed by Mayor London Breed and other city supervisors, the measure has garnered support for its promise of a new oceanfront park while stirring discontent among residents concerned about traffic congestion and community division.

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