However, I am convinced that these goals are already being achieved by the weekend closures, as they lead to more foot traffic and more tourists in the area.
Regardless of what the city's traffic data suggests, there is no doubt that such a closure would lead to more traffic accidents and congestion on the roads, which would have a significant impact on residents. Isn't the safety of residents the top priority?
In addition, the Great Highway has historical and personal significance for many who grew up in the area. I learned to drive on the Great Highway and it is still my favorite route.
Even though the Daly City link will close in 2026, the highway will still provide a scenic and important connection for Sunset and San Francisco residents to the Richmond, Presidio and Golden Gate Bridge areas.
Catherine Morello, San Francisco
The person portrayed's struggle to deal with the division and anger within the community is representative of the divide that exists in politics today. The crippling distrust of the media also contributes to this atmosphere of fear and distrust.
The resulting anger leads to an attitude that reduces complex issues to simplified conflicts between good and evil, smart and stupid, and us and them. The ability to listen to the opposition and enter into dialogue with them is lost.
The revelations in this story make Kamala Harris' promise to be a president for all Americans, no matter who they voted for, a message that is urgently needed to begin the healing process.
Steve Abney, San Francisco
As a native San Francisco resident who finally moved here a few years ago after nearly seventy years, I realize that the city has experienced a dramatic decline.
Nolte talks about some of the beauties of San Francisco and even the success of the newly developed Treasure Island and San Francisco Airport.
But Nolte doesn't talk about the crime, the open-air drug trade, the deaths from fentanyl, the corruption in city government, the highest cost of living in the country, and the homelessness in virtually every neighborhood.
Of course, the city has many beauties and bright spots, but there was a time when we had all of that without all of the problems. Whether Note likes it or not, most of those problems have become even more apparent after more than 20 years of progressive Democrats in power.
Michael Singer, Santa Rosa
