Here’s the argument I wrote against Proposition K (the measure trying to close the Great Highway to cars). It’s at a tight 299 words, but if anyone has suggested revisions or co-signers, please let me know!
Love & Liberty,
((( starchild )))
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Permanently closing the Great Highway to automobiles, as Proposition K proposes to do, will likely reduce, not enhance, beach access, and lead to more driving, not less.
If the road isn’t kept open and sand-free by regular motor vehicle use, the DPW will likely allow it to become covered with sand, in which case it won’t be usable for bicyclists or other alternative transport users either.
There’s already a bike path parallel to the highway. For walkers, joggers, dogs, and others who’d prefer sand to cement, Ocean Beach is right there!
Let’s not allow myopic anti-car sentiment to blind us to common sense: Closing this road will mean motorists wasting time and fuel taking unnecessary detours, resulting in increased traffic on nearby residential streets. For many, the closure would make the city’s west side a less attractive travel or shopping destination.
The Great Highway is integral to the famous 49-mile scenic drive advertised to San Francisco visitors. Why deny tourists and locals alike the ability to enjoy a pleasant seaside drive? Not everyone can readily use alternative transportation when visiting the ocean. Even this argument’s author, a non-car-owner who gets around primarily by bicycle, is more likely to visit Ocean Beach by car with friends than bike all the way there from home on the eastern side of San Francisco.
With both the beach and Golden Gate Park immediately adjacent, why turn a vital artery to access them into a recreation strip? Proponents acknowledge there’s neither a plan nor funding allocated to develop this new “park”. Realistically, if the measure passes, the road will sit closed for months or years, falling into disrepair as arguments over what to do and how to pay for it drag on.
Vote NO on Proposition K.
Starchild
Libertarian Party of San Francisco
LPSF.org
Here’s the argument I wrote against Proposition K (the measure trying to
close the Great Highway to cars). It’s at a tight 299 words, but if anyone
has suggested revisions or co-signers, please let me know!
Here’s the argument I wrote against Proposition K (the measure trying to
close the Great Highway to cars). It’s at a tight 299 words, but if anyone
has suggested revisions or co-signers, please let me know!
Love & Liberty,
((( starchild )))
*Permanently c**losing the Great Highway to **automobiles*, as *Proposition
K* proposes to do, will likely *reduce*, not enhance, beach access, and
lead to *more* driving, not less.
If the road isn’t kept open and sand-free by regular motor vehicle use,
the DPW will likely allow it to become covered with sand, *in which case
it w**on’t** be usable for bicyclists or other alternative transport
users either. *
There’s already a bike path parallel to the highway. For walkers, joggers,
dogs, and others who’d prefer sand to cement, Ocean Beach is right there!
*Let’s not **allow** myopic anti-car **sentiment* *to **blind us to
common sense*: Closing this road will mean motorists wasting time and
fuel taking unnecessary detours, resulting in increased traffic on nearby
residential streets. For many, the closure would make the city’s west side
a less attractive travel or shopping destination.
*The Great Highway is **integral to **the famous 49-mile scenic drive
advertised to San Francisco visitors.* Why deny tourists and locals alike
the ability to enjoy a pleasant seaside drive? *Not everyone **can
readily** use alternative transportation **when visiting** the **ocean**.*
Even this argument’s author, a non-car-owner who gets around primarily by
bicycle, is more likely to visit Ocean Beach by car with friends than bike
all the way there from home on the eastern side of San Francisco.
With both the beach and Golden Gate Park immediately adjacent, why turn a
vital artery to access them into a recreation strip? *Proponents
acknowledge there’s **neither a** plan **nor** funding **allocated **to **develop
**this* *new** “park”.* Realistically, if the measure passes, the road
will sit closed for months or years, falling into disrepair as arguments
over what to do and how to pay for it drag on.
*Vote NO on Proposition K.*
Starchild
Libertarian Party of San Francisco
LPSF.org
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On Wed, Aug 14, 2024, 10:26 AM Starchild <sfdreamer@earthlink.netmailto:sfdreamer@earthlink.net> wrote:
Here’s the argument I wrote against Proposition K (the measure trying to close the Great Highway to cars). It’s at a tight 299 words, but if anyone has suggested revisions or co-signers, please let me know!
Love & Liberty,
((( starchild )))
Permanently closing the Great Highway to automobiles, as Proposition K proposes to do, will likely reduce, not enhance, beach access, and lead to more driving, not less.
If the road isn’t kept open and sand-free by regular motor vehicle use, the DPW will likely allow it to become covered with sand, in which case it won’t be usable for bicyclists or other alternative transport users either.
There’s already a bike path parallel to the highway. For walkers, joggers, dogs, and others who’d prefer sand to cement, Ocean Beach is right there!
Let’s not allow myopic anti-car sentiment to blind us to common sense: Closing this road will mean motorists wasting time and fuel taking unnecessary detours, resulting in increased traffic on nearby residential streets. For many, the closure would make the city’s west side a less attractive travel or shopping destination.
The Great Highway is integral to the famous 49-mile scenic drive advertised to San Francisco visitors. Why deny tourists and locals alike the ability to enjoy a pleasant seaside drive? Not everyone can readily use alternative transportation when visiting the ocean. Even this argument’s author, a non-car-owner who gets around primarily by bicycle, is more likely to visit Ocean Beach by car with friends than bike all the way there from home on the eastern side of San Francisco.
With both the beach and Golden Gate Park immediately adjacent, why turn a vital artery to access them into a recreation strip? Proponents acknowledge there’s neither a plan nor funding allocated to develop this new “park”. Realistically, if the measure passes, the road will sit closed for months or years, falling into disrepair as arguments over what to do and how to pay for it drag on.
Vote NO on Proposition K.
Starchild
Libertarian Party of San Francisco
LPSF.org <http://lpsf.org/>