Just when you thought San Francisco’s political theater couldn’t get more chaotic, Supervisor Connie Chan is about to drop a plot twist that’ll make your head spin faster than a cable car on Russian Hill.

Five months after San Francisco voters decisively chose to make the Great Highway a car-free paradise, Chan is floating the idea of another ballot measure that could bring vehicles roaring back - but only under some wild conditions.

The Political Chess Move

Here’s the tea: Chan says she’ll propose this potentially divisive ballot measure only if Supervisor Joel Engardio’s recall effort makes it to the ballot. Talk about strategic political maneuvering! Her proposal? Allow cars on the Upper Great Highway Monday through Friday, keeping it a recreation wonderland on weekends.

West Side vs. Everyone Else

The drama isn’t just about traffic - it’s a classic San Francisco neighborhood showdown. West-side residents are fuming about the car-free highway, even though citywide voters approved the change by a solid ten-percentage-point margin. Chan seems to be positioning herself as the potential hero (or villain, depending on who you ask) for the pro-car constituency.

The Bigger Picture

But here’s the kicker: Most political insiders think this whole plan is about as likely as finding affordable housing in the Mission. Other supervisors are already shooting down the idea of a special election, citing budget constraints and, well, basic common sense.

Is this a genuine policy proposal or just political theater? In San Francisco, why not both? Stay tuned, because this highway saga is far from over. 🍿