Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition I
Seniors for Inclusion
The closures have made it impossible for many seniors to visit Golden Gate Park and its museums and other attractions. Vote Yes on Prop I to ensure JFK Drive and the Great Highway are accessible to all.
Closing JFK Drive and the Great Highway has shut out many seniors, many of whom must rely on cars to get around. Many can't use public transportation or don't have access to reliable public transportation, cannot walk long distances, and cannot ride bicycles.
The Great Highway is an essential access route needed by emergency responders. It's also the fastest way for senior veterans to reach the VA Hospital. Seniors need the Great Highway to be open 24/7.
The closure of JFK Drive has eliminated nearly 1,000 free parking spaces in Golden Gate Park, including dozens of ADA parking spaces nearby the most popular attractions. The car ban hurts seniors and makes Golden Gate Park far less accessible to them. For example, it's impossible for many older San Franciscans to get to the Dahlia Dell, Rose Garden, Conservatory of Flowers and Winter Lights shows when the road is closed all the time. The car ban isn't right or fair.
While being outdoors is critical for everyone, it's especially essential for seniors. Research shows that spending time in green, outdoor spaces greatly improves seniors' health and wellbeing. It is already challenging for seniors to live and thrive in San Francisco. Many live in apartments and depend on our open spaces for recreation.
Prop I will restore access to Golden Gate Park to everyone, especially seniors who need it most. On behalf of San Francisco's seniors, we urge you to vote Yes on I.
Anni Chung, Self-Help for the Elderly*
John L. Molinari, Former President of the Board of Supervisors
Honorable Judge Ina Gyemant (retired)
Older Women's League (OWL) - Political Action Committee
San Francisco Gray Panthers
Carlos Carvajal, Former Director, SF Ethnic Dance Festival
Carolyn Carvajal
*For identification purposes only; author is signing as an individual and not on behalf of an organization.
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Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition I
People with Disabilities Come Together in Support of Prop I
One in ten San Franciscans has a disability.
Many people with disabilities cannot walk or roll far, walk precariously and need assistance, and don't do well in chilly and windy weather. Public transportation isn't feasible for many, and public transportation to Golden Gate Park and the beach is limited. So many people with disabilities rely on cars.
The closures of JFK Drive and other park roads has eliminated nearly 1,000 free public parking spaces in the park, including many blue zones and van accessible spaces. This has prohibited people from driving along JFK Drive and has made it difficult for some and impossible for others to access key attractions including the de Young Museum, the California Academy of Sciences, the Dahlia Dell, the Conservatory of Flowers, the Rose Garden, and the Winter Lights shows.
Excluding over 80,000 San Franciscans from easily accessing our parks and beaches is unacceptable and does not align with San Francisco's proud history of inclusivity.
When JFK Drive was open as before, everybody had access to the park. Vote yes on Prop I!
Howard Chabner, Disability Rights Advocate
The Arc San Francisco
Access Advisory Support Group of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Patricia Arack, Disability Advocate
Victoria Bruckner
Carlos Carvajal, Former Director, SF Ethnic Dance Festival
Carolyn Carvajal
Alyse Ceirante
Muriel Parentau, Retired Chair, Disabled Students Programs and Services CCSF
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Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition I
Neighborhood Groups will Vote No on Prop J
Our neighborhoods have been flooded with traffic, cars take up our parking spaces, and our streets are less safe.
The road closures in Golden Gate Park have removed nearly 1,000 free public parking spaces. Where are those people supposed to park now? We know firsthand that they are parking in our neighborhoods and on our streets. Just because Golden Gate Park is inaccessible to private vehicle traffic doesn't mean people stopped driving to the park. It just means people stopped parking there. Now they are in our neighborhoods and on our local streets. Prop J is hurting our neighborhoods. We deserve safe streets.
Please vote no on Prop J to restore safe streets.
Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods (CSFN)
Concerned Residents of the Sunset
District 11 Council
East Mission Improvement Association (EMIA)
Sunset Heights Association of Responsible People (SHARP)
Save Our Amazing Richmond (SOAR)
OMI Neighbors in Action
OMI Cultural Participation Project
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Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition I
Asian Community Leaders Support Access for All
The closures of JFK Drive and the Great Highway ignores the needs of Asian residents. It is detrimental to vulnerable communities such as the elderly, people with disabilities, and underserved populations across the city.
Asian residents living far away from Golden Gate Park — like in Chinatown, Visitacion Valley and the Bayview neighborhoods — are completely excluded from what should be all of our park. Asian families living between the Sunset and Richmond Districts have lost essential access through JFK Drive and the Great Highway. The closures are also hurting local Asian owned businesses who need these roads for workers and customers.
The closure of these roads is actually making our neighborhoods less safe for bicyclists and pedestrians. It has turned small residential streets into high-traffic roads and put people at risk.
Proposition I will restore access for all in our community.
Fiona Ma, California State Treasurer
Anni Chung, Self-Help for the Elderly*
Anita Lau
Jill Yee
Quincy Yu
Lindsay Lam
*For identification purposes only; author is signing as an individual and not on behalf of an organization.
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Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition I
Organized Labor Supports Access for All
Working families in San Francisco are struggling to make ends meet and now the city has made it harder with the closures of JFK Drive and the Great Highway.
The closure of JFK Drive has reduced access to Golden Gate Park for many working families. Working families from distant neighborhoods and outlying Bay Area communities are detrimentally affected by the no-car policy. The closure greatly hinders their ability when bringing family members and all their belongings to enjoy the various elements of Golden Gate Park. With the elimination of nearly 1,000 free public parking spaces, the park is less affordable and less accessible. Many employees working and volunteering at the park institutions have also suffered trying to carry out their work duties with the closure.
The Great Highway is an essential roadway for workers in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Its closure creates great hardship for workers who rely on their vehicles to get to and from work.
The city closed JFK Drive and the Great Highway to cars during the pandemic as a temporary measure, but now it's time to restore access for all. We must reopen the Great Highway to help workers throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area. We must also reopen JFK Drive (with Sunday, holiday, and some Saturday closures) to allow for equitable access and use of Golden Gate Park.
Vote Yes on Prop I.
San Francisco Labor Council
San Francisco Labor Council for Latin American Advancement
San Francisco Living Wage Coalition
Cynthia Inaba, Museum educator
Bobbi Marshall, Museum staff
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Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition I
Our Museums Need Access To Survive
We must recognize that the closing of JFK Drive is hurting the disabled community, seniors, and young families. It also negatively impacts many of the cultural institutions inside of Golden Gate Park, such as the de Young Museum.
The closures of JFK Drive and other park roads has resulted in the removal of nearly 1,000 public parking spaces, including hundreds closest to the de Young. Amongst those are dozens of ADA spaces that were used by our visitors with disabilities. These were the closest free ADA parking spaces to the de Young entrance. The road closure has also barred access from the park entrance at 8th Ave and Fulton Drive, making drop-offs and pick-ups extremely difficult. The closure of JFK Drive and elimination of these parking spaces has created a hardship for many visitors trying to access the de Young.
The de Young proudly offers free admission and discounted membership to people with disabilities. We offer a variety of tailored programming that serves people with varying disabilities, for example, programs for veterans, individuals with dementia, and those with vision impairments. With limited access to the museum, people with disabilities have struggled to get here and take part in these unique and very valuable programs.
Those living in Bayview, Mission Bay, Bernal Heights, and on the city's outskirts having limited and difficult transit connections deserve to access these attractions equally, and with ease. The removal of nearly 1,000 free public parking spaces makes access extremely challenging for both San Franciscans and the many visitors to our city. The closure of JFK Drive and loss of essential parking is deeply damaging to our cultural institutions, as they suffer with low attendance and a long road to recovery post-pandemic.
Corporation of the Fine Arts Museums
Access Advisory Support Group of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
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Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition I
Golden Gate Park Volunteers Support Prop I
JFK Drive is the only way to access the city's world famous Dahlia Dell. The dahlia is San Francisco's official flower. The Dahlia Dell has provided joy and respite to San Franciscans and visitors for over 100 years. With the road closure, it is no longer accessible for seniors and people with disabilities.
The volunteers who care for the dell, many in their 70s and 80s, are also not able to care for the dahlias as before without road access. We have heavy gardening gear that we are unable to carry to the Dell. We used to be able to drive up but now we cannot with the road closed. Many of our volunteers can no longer care for the dahlias, as they loved doing for so many years.
Our volunteers have taken care of the dahlias for over 30 years at no cost. We donate our time, energy and plants; while we share gardening tips with the public; while we answer hundreds of dahlia questions; while we make our City more beautiful with San Francisco's official flower (since 1926). We only ask that we can continue doing so and serving our vibrant community as before.
The Dahlia Dell belongs to everyone. We urge you to support Prop I so that the park can be accessed by all.
Deborah Dietz, Dahlia Dell Grower*
Margaret Ziman, Dahlia Member*
Nicholas Gaeusler, Dahlia Volunteer*
Patricia Hunter, Dahlia Board Member*
Aubrey Kaiser, Dahlia Volunteer*
Shelley Marks, Dahlia Volunteer*
*For identification purposes only; author is signing as an individual and not on behalf of an organization.
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Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition I
The Arc San Francisco Supports Prop I
The Arc San Francisco is a nonprofit organization serving individuals with developmental disabilities in San Francisco for over 70 years. Through our programs, we help find employment for individuals with autism, Down syndrome and other disabilities. Many of our clients work in Golden Gate Park, including at the Conservatory of Flowers and the California Academy of Sciences.
The closure of JFK Drive has prevented many of our clients from visiting and working in Golden Gate Park. With the road closure, it has been impossible to reach many of the destinations located on JFK Drive, especially the Conservatory of Flowers. Many of our clients have been forced to end their employment because they cannot get there any longer. This isn't fair or equitable.
Please vote Yes on Prop I so everyone has the opportunity to visit and work in Golden Gate Park.
The Arc San Francisco
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Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition I
Merchants Support Access for All
Small business owners have been hurt by the closures of JFK Drive and the Great Highway. We urge you to vote Yes on Prop I to restore access and help local small businesses.
The road closures in Golden Gate Park have eliminated nearly 1,000 public parking spaces and closed off essential road access. Park visitors are now forced to drive and park in nearby merchant corridors, using already limited street parking. This is making it harder for customers to find parking spots and it's hurting local businesses.
Running a small business in San Francisco is already very challenging. These street closures were done without our input or consideration of the impact on local businesses. The closure of the Great Highway has also hurt local businesses who rely on the major roadway for business operations, and access for workers and customers.
Please help the local small businesses impacted by these closures. Vote Yes on Prop I to restore access for all.
David Heller, Long-Time Merchant
Henry Karnilowicz, Small Business Advocate
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Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition I
The JFK Drive Monday-to-Friday closure was a worthwhile experiment. Unfortunately, closing the roadway during the week when most people are either working or at school did not result in a successful outcome.
If our decision makers and pro-Closure advocates took the time to truly assess the impact of their decision, they'd discover the public having less accessibility to the DeYoung Museum, Academy of Sciences, Conservatory, etc. (during the week when they need people to attend) and locals limited to navigating increased traffic on Highway 1/Crossover Drive in order to "get through the park" while a low number of people access JFK Drive.
JFK Drive is a roadway. The public, specifically walkers, that are able to enjoy the park during the week, stay on the safe and green-lined sidewalks while cyclists (who already have a dedicated lane) and very few skaters use the wide open roadway. The JFK Drive closure primarily benefits cyclists.
The low number of people accessing JFK Drive during the week no longer warrant its closure at the expense of the greater number of people who would utilize the roadway — for multiple reasons. Let's be fair to our local populace — Keep JFK Drive closed on the weekends but open during the week.
Vote Yes on Prop I.
Curt Cournale
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Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition I
Yes on I for Access, Inclusion, and Fairness
During the pandemic, the City closed JFK Drive to cars 24/7, promising it was a temporary measure that would end when the shelter-in-place order expired. That decision effectively closed much of Golden Gate Park to many residents and visitors. The City has reopened and is returning to normal, yet the ban remains. It has an exclusionary impact on thousands who deserve access.
There is no compassion in the decision to keep JFK Drive closed. It makes access impossible for people with disabilities, seniors, working families and communities of color who live far from Golden Gate Park. Everyone deserves to experience the beauty, respite and joy that Golden Gate Park has to offer. Everyone should be able to see the flowers at the Dahlia Dell, walk through the Rose Garden, and reflect at the AIDS Memorial Grove.
It's time to balance the needs of all San Francisco residents and visitors and provide Access for All. Vote Yes on Prop I.
Reverend Glenda Hope
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Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition I
Open the Great Highway
Prop I will restore access to the 20,000 drivers who used the Great Highway every day before closing during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Great Highway served as an essential route for those living in San Francisco, especially those in the Sunset and Richmond districts commuting between the North and South bay, not just for work but to take their children to school, attend doctor's appointments, and visit family.
The Great Highway is a major arterial roadway necessary for emergency responders. It is also essential for veterans needing to access the VA Hospital.
Now that businesses and schools have reopened, maintaining car access to the Great Highway is critical. The Great Highway closure has significantly hindered the surrounding neighborhoods as traffic congestion has increased the risk of accidents and turned quiet streets into unsafe, high-traffic roads.
Additionally, the Great Highway already has plenty of bike paths and walkways for people to enjoy. Those unable to walk long distances or ride a bike are excluded from the Great Highway, its beaches, and the zoo.
The City is proposing keeping the current closure of the Great Highway till 2025 while looking into plans for permanent closure. They are not considering the impact on workers, families, and neighbors who need this road to stay open.
We must pass Prop I to return and maintain access to the 20,000 San Franciscans who rely on the Great Highway for their daily activities and help make surrounding residential streets safer for children and families.
Open the Great Highway, Vin Budhai, Founder
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Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition I
You will get old ... if you are lucky. Someday, you may be disabled - perhaps when you least expect it.
Our neighborhood association represents many disabled and senior citizens in the Inner Sunset, adjacent to Golden Gate Park. Closure of JFK and MLK Drive hurts our people with disabilities and frail seniors and discourages access to our park.
How are 90-year-olds or disabled children supposed to get to the waterfall, Dahlia or Rose Gardens, Conservatory of Flowers, picnic areas and outdoor theater/holiday shows, when cars/parking are forbidden every day of the year? Permanent closure to cars removes nearly 1,000 parking spaces and makes access difficult for some, impossible for others. An expensive, hard-to-navigate parking garage nearly half-mile away is no solution.
While cars have been banned on Sundays since the 1960s, city government has yet to provide disabled parking solutions on JFK. Don't trust them to do it now after 50 years of failure! While healthy seniors are merely inconvenienced, access is terrible in many places for elders with walkers or canes (walking up to 2,500 feet), with zero wheelchair access nearby.
Our neighborhood association is 111-years old, but SFMTA couldn't be bothered to consult with us before permanently banning cars and increasing congestion and accidents on our nearby neighborhood streets, including cut-through traffic. Removing parking also means more cars driving around looking for spaces on neighborhood streets.
Sure, effectively banning the disabled from portions of Golden Gate Park benefits some. Should those who benefit have absolute priority over the neighborhood and the disabled?
Vote Yes on Proposition I.
Sunset Heights Association (SHARP)
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Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition I
San Francisco Needs Access For All
I join with many of my fellow San Franciscans in expressing my deep concerns about the closures of The Great Highway and JFK Drive in Golden Gate Park.
The move to prevent cars from having access to JFK Drive is clearly a move by those who have made the decision not to care about the elderly, the disabled and those who simply can not ride a bike or jog through Golden Gate Park. My concern is shared by many who simply choose to identify or sympathize with those who, for whatever reason, simply do not grasp the genuine and sincere need to provide access to all as we share a great community resource.
Equally wrong is the removal of parking places and access by emergency vehicles to hospitals and emergency rooms that are part of the area encompassing the neighborhoods adjoining Golden Gate Park.
Access through The Great Highway is also critical for emergency access and for our veterans who use the VA Hospital. Working families need this highway to get to and from work. The closure has pushed 20,000 cars who rely on this major roadway into small residential streets.
This should not be a divisive issue. It ought to be an issue that unites all citizens of San Francisco. We must do all that we can to make sure that an injustice is not done to too many members of our community.
Vote yes on Proposition I.
John F. Rothmann, Radio Talk Show Host, KGO 810 AM
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Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition I
Planning Association for the Richmond urges a YES vote on Proposition I that will restore JFK Drive, all other roads in Golden Gate Park and the Great Highway to pre-pandemic status.
These closures, authorized under the Mayor's pandemic emergency orders, were meant to be temporary. Permanent closure is an afront to our democratic principles and must not continue.
These closed roads, limiting access to public areas, snarling traffic and degrading living conditions must now be reopened.
The Great Highway is a major throughfare that is now closed from Fridays to Monday mornings and on holidays, forcing thousands of motorists onto nearby quiet neighborhoods. Speeding cars spew greenhouse gasses in stop and go traffic, access to nearby small businesses and job sites is limited, commute times are increased, and emergency vehicles do not have life-saving access. Currently people must drive miles out of their way to attend to daily activities and business, endure horrendous traffic congestion and fashion new routes that are dangerous for motorists and pedestrians.
Additionally, Golden Gate Park has been walled off from people who must rely on motor vehicles for transportation. People with disabilities, the elderly, families with infants and young children, and others are denied access to large areas of the park, including the DeYoung Museum, the Academy of Sciences, the Conservatory of Flowers and the Rose Garden. One-thousand parking spaces that ensure access for all have been removed. And walling off the Park excludes people who live in the Mission, Bayview and Visitation Valley or who live in San Francisco's suburbs, who must drive to access the Park.
Vote Yes on Proposition I and assure access for all to the Great Highway and Golden Gate Park.
Planning Association for the Richmond
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Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition I
Latino Leaders Support Prop I
The closures of JFK Drive and the Great Highway impacts thousands of Latino families in San Francisco, whose voices have been diminished and ignored. It has created significant hardships for working families and communities of color, who want to enjoy all the attractions along JFK Drive. Instead, they are blocked from accessing art, culture and nature inside Golden Gate Park.
It is not possible for a multi-generational family with parents, children and grandparents to all get on a bus with strollers, toys, and picnic gear for a visit to Golden Gate Park. With the road closed 24/7, we can no longer drive our elders to see the evening light show at the Conservatory of Flowers. And we have never been able to take our elders to see the Entwined Winter Lights show during the holidays. The closures have also eliminated nearly 1,000 free public parking spaces which help make the park affordable and accessible for all to enjoy.
The closure of the Great Highway also hurts our community. The Great Highway is used by 20,000 vehicles a day for people to commute to and from work, school, the VA Hospital, and other essential locations. It is also important for local Latino owned businesses located in the Richmond and Sunset districts.
We can have more open space without closing roads that tens of thousands of San Franciscans depend on. The decision by the city to close these roads without voter approval has denied equity and inclusion to Latino residents, families, and seniors across the city.
Please join us and vote Yes on Prop l to restore access for all.
San Francisco Latinx Democratic Club
Brigette Davila, City College Trustee*
Anabel Ibáñez, San Francisco County Democratic Committee Recording Secretary
Roberto Y. Hernández, CEO
Rosario Cervantez, Disability Advocate
Kevin Ortiz, San Francisco Latinx Democratic Club Vice President*
Nicky Trasviña, Officer SF LCLAA*
*For identification purposes only; author is signing as an individual and not on behalf of an organization.
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Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition I
Black Community Leaders Endorse Prop I
The closure of JFK Drive and the Great Highway hurts communities of color and working families, and creates hardship for those who live in the eastern and southern parts of the city. Golden Gate Park belongs to all San Francisco residents, not just to people who live around the park or who have certain means and opportunities.
The decision by the City to close these roads has completely isolated communities of color from certain areas of the park and told them they are not welcome there. Given what is happening in our country right now, it's unacceptable that San Francisco would support policies that exclude entire populations of people.
Many Black residents live in places in the city where public transportation to Golden Gate Park is not only challenging — it's not possible. A trip from Third Street in the Bayview to the Japanese Tea Garden takes nearly an hour on Muni. Taking multiple buses across town shouldn't be the only option for residents who want to visit the Park and enjoy the city's museums and cultural institutions.
There are differences between being environmentally friendly and just being completely tone deaf to the needs of the broader community, and particularly communities of color. There is nothing "progressive" about excluding working families and families of color from Golden Gate Park. The closures of JFK Drive and the Great Highway also hurt local Black owned businesses who need these roads for workers and customers.
We urge you to restore access to Golden Gate Park for everyone. Vote Yes on Prop I.
Maurice Rivers, OMI Cultural Participation Project Executive Director*
Gloria Berry, San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee Member*
Adrienne Simms, SF Firefighter*
Shanell Williams, Board of CCSF Trustees*
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Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition I
Firefighters Support Prop I Because Access and Safety Matter
JFK Drive and the Great Highway are key passages used by first-responders to quickly respond to emergencies and transport patients to hospitals across the City. These closures have made it harder for San Francisco firefighters and paramedics to access these roads in emergencies when seconds can mean life or death. Passing Prop I will reopen these essential streets and restore the access we need.
Small residential streets have also become more dangerous with the closures of JFK Drive and the Great Highway. The traffic from these major roadways has been pushed into the neighborhoods. Passing Prop I will reopen these essential roads and reduce vehicle traffic on these surrounding streets.
There are protected bicycle lanes and pedestrian pathways on JFK Drive and the Great Highway. We can share these roads and give all San Franciscans the access they need.
Vote yes on Prop I to restore safety on our streets.
Adrienne Simms, SF Firefighter*
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Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition I
VOTE YES ON PROPOSITION I — It's Inclusive.
Proposition I stands for lnclusivity!
It's the intelligent proposal for the use of our Great Highway and JFK Drive by EVERYONE!
We need a common sense approach to the use of our beautiful landmark Golden Gate Park and the Beach and Prop I is that solution.
The roadways everywhere in our City are maintained from the gas tax from every gallon of gas we purchase. Skateboards and bicycles pay zero for upkeep of these roadways. We welcome the latter to enjoy them, but not to the exclusion of the vast majority who drive motor vehicles and "pay the freight" to maintain the roads and highways.
Prop I is the right solution. Don't close our great park and beach highway to exclude the elderly, mobility-limited and motoring public.
John McLaren envisioned Golden Gate Park for the use of all, not some.
Support the common sense approach and Vote YES on I, the intelligent, inclusive solution.
San Francisco Taxpayers Association
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Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition I
Prop I Allows Seniors to Live Independently
Bottom line, this really isn't about closing streets. It's all about respect for locals as they age and become less capable of getting around, and needing canes, walkers and wheelchairs. It's all about respect for the elderly and persons with disabilities.
Making the city more accessible should be the goal, not limiting access. Closing streets such as JFK and Great Highway is all about limiting, and even preventing access. Many of us grew up here and some are even natives. So we are very used to getting everywhere in SF whenever we need to be somewhere. Preventing that access is disrespectful.
Our City is no longer for everyone — is only for the young, athletic, and those who can ride bicycles. Those of us who have no options are being left out. The Park shuttles are few and far between, unreliable, and impossible to access.
Living independently is important for many of us as we get older. That includes the ability to take ourselves where we want to go when we want to go there. Closing roads takes away our independence.
Vote Yes on Prop I and ensure access for all!
Claire Zvanski
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End of Paid Arguments IN FAVOR of Proposition I