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SAN FRANCISCO (Map, News) - While Fisherman’s Wharf merchants worry proposed closures of The Embarcadero for bicycling, jogging and dancing will hurt business, the Mayor’s Office said it is “supremely confident” they will have a positive impact on the economy.
The Board of Supervisors will vote today on legislation calling for The City’s Controller’s Office to conduct an economic analysis of the closure.
Mayor Gavin Newsom is moving to ban cars along part of a six-mile route from the Bayview to Chinatown on two Sundays — Aug. 31 and Sept. 14.
Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin had introduced a measure requesting an economic impact report and another requiring such events to obtain approval from the Board, but he withdrew the latter Monday.
“We are supremely confident that an economic impact report will show a positive benefit for The City,” said Mike Farrah, director of the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services.
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2:53 PM MST on Tue., Jul. 22, 2008 re: "Mayor touts Sunday closure"
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Examiner Reader said:
As far as i can tell, the mayor beleives all his ideas are great ones.
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Gretchen said:
This is an idea that could have a big upside for businesses if it is accompanied by some transportation enhancements. Many visitors to the Embarcadero and fisherman's wharf area are tourists who have cars and who have little idea of how to use SF public transit. Many others are senior citizens or families with small children. I opine that many seniors and family groups may choose not to visit if transportation is limited to walking and biking. However, pedicabs or horse drawn cabs could provide transportation for families, seniors, and tourists and still leave the Embarcadero free of cars, trucks, exhaust fumes, etc. How about a low priced all day Muni pass to ride along the Embarcadero with on/off privileges? The initial concept is great - get rid of cars and provide for bikes, walkers and skaters. But, implementation is everything. Make sure that seniors and/or families with small children also have a way to get around - and shop, dine and spend money.
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