Rebecca Reis of San Francisco holds up a sign in support of Proposition J during a rally for the upcoming ballot measure in Golden Gate Park on Saturday.free of vehicle traffic are getting the word out to local residents about two ballot measures that could either make or break the street’s car-free status this fall.
“Our goal is to preserve the JFK promenade as an open recreation space for people,” said Robin Pam, an organizer with Kid Safe San Francisco, which advocates for spaces in the city that are safer for children and families. A sign reading"Ban Cars" hangs from the back of a bicycle during a Proposition J rally in Golden Gate Park, on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022.District 8 Supervisor Rafael Mandelman speaks at a rally in support of Proposition J in Golden Gate Park, on Saturday, Aug. 27. The ballot measure seeks to keep JFK Drive closed to automobiles.
Carol Brownson, a local resident who attended Saturday’s rally, said that for someone who uses a mobility scooter, the lack of cars on JFK Drive has allowed her to explore the park in ways she never could before.
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