SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Thursday is the final day that autos will be capable to drive on San Francisco’s Higher Nice Freeway. Nearly all of town’s residents voted within the November election to take away vehicles and as a substitute make it right into a park.
A pending lawsuit is making an attempt to slam the brakes on that concept. The individuals behind the swimsuit declare that Proposition Ok voters ought to by no means have been given the best to decide on. As an alternative, they are saying it ought to have solely been within the palms of native authorities officers.
Prop Ok handed by a margin of about 10 factors, 55% to 45%, however drew controversy from residents on the west aspect of town who largely opposed closing the highway, in keeping with knowledge from Election Map SF.
Reportedly, 15,000 autos journey on the freeway every day, and opponents of the shutdown say these vehicles will make an already busy space of San Francisco clogged with much more visitors within the neighborhoods.
Within the meantime, the plan to close down car visitors via the Nice Freeway will proceed.
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The brand new 2-mile lengthy, 43-acre park was introduced to open on April 12. San Francisco Recreation and Parks is inviting the general public to assist title the brand new park by internet hosting a naming contest. Ideas may be submitted till 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 16.
In line with metropolis officers, the park will embrace artwork installations, lounge areas, seating for occasions, area for skating, bike racks, outside health tools and a nature exploration space.
Bay Metropolis Information contributed to this report.
