San Francisco voters to decide on Great Highway reopening via Proposition G

San Francisco voters will decide on Proposition G this November, a measure that would partially reverse the 2024 decision to close a two-mile stretch of the Great Highway to vehicle traffic. If passed, the proposition would reopen the coastal roadway to cars on weekdays, while maintaining its closure to vehicles on weekends and holidays.

The current recreational space, known as Sunset Dunes, was established following the approval of Proposition K. The debate over the highway has divided local residents. Supporters of Proposition G argue that restoring weekday vehicle access is necessary to alleviate traffic congestion and improve safety on residential streets, where drivers have reportedly used side streets as high-speed alternatives to the highway.

Opponents of the measure seek to preserve Sunset Dunes as a full-time public park, citing the recreational and economic benefits the oceanfront space provides to the community.