We’d like to express our sincere appreciation to District 4 Supervisor Alan Wong for meeting with and listening to the residents of the Sunset district on the future of the Great Highway. It is welcoming to see a representative finally respond to open, repeated and overwhelming demands from the Chinese American community living in D4 and the near-supermajority Westside voters in our neighborhoods on this issue.

The original Great Highway Compromise, which allowed car access on weekdays and recreational use on weekends, was a balanced solution shaped through community input and trusted planning. Unfortunately, that compromise was cut short well before its intended expiration because former Supervisor Joel Engardio advanced Proposition K without meaningful engagement from the very community most affected. Many Sunset residents relied on the highway for essential daily travel, commuting to work, taking children to school, and getting seniors to medical appointments, with more than 20,000 vehicles historically using that route every day.

This is important work that was neglected by a previous supervisor whose decisions did not reflect the needs of the Sunset and Westside working communities. We are encouraged that Supervisor Wong has listened to these concerns and is willing to consider putting forward a ballot measure that would restore the compromise and open the door for voters in 2026 to decide on a more equitable and practical solution.

We hope Supervisor Wong will now translate that listening into clear action and strong leadership, working constructively with community groups, business owners, and everyday commuters to build broad support for restoring the compromise. Putting this possible ballot measure forward is only the first step, but with real effort and strategic campaigning, it can win on behalf of the communities that depend on the Great Highway for daily life.

The Sunset and Westside deserve relief and access to infrastructure that serves their needs, not decisions made without their voice. We urge Supervisor Wong to champion this cause with urgency and commitment so that the Great Highway can once again fulfill the purpose for which it was built — a safe, reliable transportation route for the people who live, work, learn and care for loved ones in our neighborhoods.