SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – San Francisco voters appear to be on track to reject Proposition G, leaving the Upper Great Highway closed to private vehicles and preserving its current use as Sunset Dunes Park.
San Francisco Supervisor Alan Wong, who introduced and backed the measure, issued a statement saying that "While Proposition G did not pass as I had hoped, I respect the decision of San Francisco voters and remain proud to have supported a compromise that reflected concerns raised by many Sunset residents. My focus moving forward will be on addressing the neighborhood impacts of the permanent closure."
"This citywide outcome does not erase the concerns that many Sunset and San Francisco residents have raised throughout this debate. Traffic, pedestrian safety, neighborhood access, and mobility will remain important issues for our community. Our responsibility now is to move forward together and address those challenges," Wong continued. "Whether a resident supported Proposition G or opposed it, I will continue working with all residents and City departments to ensure the Sunset residents' concerns are heard and that practical improvements are made on the surrounding streets."
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Currently, the vote stands with 63% of voters rejecting the measure and just 37% supporting.
The measure would have reopened the two-mile stretch of roadway between Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard to private vehicles on weekdays, while keeping it closed on weekends and holidays.
Proposition G sought to reverse the decision voters made in Nov. 2024, when they approved Proposition K, permanently closing the Upper Great Highway to private vehicles and paving the way for Sunset Dunes.
"Sunset Dunes forever!" tweeted former SF Supervisor Joel Engardio, who backed the initial measure to turn the roadway into a park. "Thank you San Francisco for voting to save our magnificent coastal park."
Before that vote, the roadway operated under a weekday driving and weekend park arrangement.
Supporters of Proposition G argued that restoring weekday vehicle access would provide drivers with a more direct route along the city's western edge and help address traffic concerns in surrounding neighborhoods.
Opponents argued that keeping the roadway closed to cars would preserve public access to the coastal recreational space.
With Proposition G rejected, the current arrangement established under Proposition K will remain in place.
