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Board backs first reading to close Great Highway extension south of Sloat for Ocean Beach climate adaptation
Summary
The board passed on first reading an ordinance to close the Great Highway extension to vehicles to create a multiuse trail and shoreline-resilience improvements as part of an Ocean Beach climate adaptation project.
May 7, 2024 — The San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed on first reading an ordinance to close a roughly 3,317-foot extension of the Great Highway south of Sloat Boulevard to vehicles, converting the stretch to a pedestrianized multiuse trail and constructing shoreline-resilience features as part of the Ocean Beach climate change adaptation project.
Supervisor Melgar described the project as addressing shoreline erosion and rising sea levels that have already begun to claim parts of the roadway. The plan, developed in coordination with the Coastal Commission, the Public Utilities Commission and Recreation & Parks staff, will include pedestrian amenities, access improvements such as a staircase to the beach, restroom facilities and a new parking area to serve surfers. The supervisor noted the section affected runs past the sewage treatment facility, the zoo and Fort Funston to the Daly City border.
The ordinance passed on first reading under the board’s "same house, same call" procedure.
Ending: The ordinance advances to the next legislative step; supervisors thanked PUC and Rec & Parks staff and said they look forward to the finished amenity and resilience measures for Ocean Beach.
