San Francisco Supervisor Weighs Ballot Measure to Reopen Upper Great Highway

Connie Chan proposes reopening the highway on weekdays if recall effort against Joel Engardio qualifies for a citywide vote.

Supervisor Connie Chan has suggested introducing a ballot measure to reopen the Upper Great Highway to cars on weekdays, contingent on the recall campaign against Supervisor Joel Engardio qualifying for a citywide election.
Recall organizers have until May 22, 2025, to gather 10,000 signatures needed to trigger the recall election, with no confirmation yet on the number of signatures collected so far.
Chan would require support from six supervisors to authorize a citywide election and three additional signatures to place the highway measure on the ballot.
The closure of the highway has polarized residents, with westside communities opposing the loss of a major roadway and eastside residents supporting the park conversion.
Meanwhile, the Recreation and Parks Department is advancing plans for the Great Highway Park, including discussions on a permanent name for the park.