The Embarcadero Freeway
Named in the records1952–2003
72 records of San Francisco tie this place, 1952–2003: 56 decisions of the Board of Supervisors and 16 facts read from city reports. Open the full list, with filters for years, kind and outcome.
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- 72: 56 Board decisions, 16 facts from city reports
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- 1952–2003
What the records say
The 60 most telling of its 72 records, in date order: the ones an editor picked first, then the highest scored. The one-line summaries were written by a language model from the printed page; open the page to check the wording.
| When | What the record says | Outcome | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952-09-02 | The Board adopted a resolution asking the State Division of Highways to hold a public hearing on the Embarcadero Freeway. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1955-12-27 | The Board set a special public hearing for January 3, 1956 on proposals to build the Embarcadero Freeway. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1959-01-26 | Supervisors opposed every planned freeway except the Embarcadero one | other | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1960-10-10 | Motion to delay Embarcadero ramps request voted down | rejected | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1960-10-10 | Embarcadero ramp request debated; final vote not shown. | unknown | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1960-10-13 | Earlier vote on Embarcadero ramps undone; delay renewed | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1961-06-19 | Stevens Alley closed to public use between Sansome and Embarcadero | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1961-06-19 | A resolution to vacate Stevens Alley between Sansome Street and the Embarcadero Freeway was moved for adoption. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1963-09-23 | Streets Committee proposal asks the State Public Works Department to redesign the proposed Clay-Washington Street ramps to the Embarcadero Freeway. | resolution | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1963-10-07 | Board continued consideration of a resolution asking the State to alter the design of Clay-Washington ramps to the Embarcadero Freeway until October 28, 1963. | continued | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1963-10-28 | Board refused to adopt the resolution on the Embarcadero Freeway ramp designs, 4 to 7. | refused | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1963-11-12 | The Board adopted, as amended, a resolution stating it does not interfere with Clay-Washington Streets ramps to the Embarcadero Freeway. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1963-11-12 | Perini-San Francisco Associates asks no delay on the Embarcadero Freeway ramps | resolution | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1965-04-26 | Supervisor Morrison asked the City Planning Department and Public Works to report on demolishing or rebuilding the Embarcadero Freeway; request granted. | motion | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1965-04-26 | Supervisor Moscone was granted permission to prepare questions with the City Attorney on using savings to demolish the Embarcadero Freeway. | motion | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1965-05-10 | Supervisor Moscone's request for letters on razing the Embarcadero Freeway was granted without objection. | motion | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1969-10-06 | Embarcadero Freeway undergrounding request sent to committee | pending | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1970-12-14 | Board resolution requests construction of the Maritime Parkway with ramp links to the northern stubs of the Embarcadero Freeway; adopted. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1973-10-01 | Demolition of the Embarcadero Freeway called for, with I-280 expansion opposed | referred | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1973-12-03 | Demolition of the Embarcadero Freeway called for, with I-280 expansion opposed | continued | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1973-12-10 | Demolition of the Embarcadero Freeway called for, with I-280 expansion opposed | resolution | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1973-12-10 | City backs tearing down Embarcadero Freeway, opposes I-280 extension | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1973-12-10 | City backs tearing down Embarcadero Freeway, opposes I-280 extension. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1975 | Embarcadero Freeway removal · finding: removal of the Embarcadero Freeway and replacement would be advantageous for long-term air quality | finding | City report: Final environmental impact report on special area plan for the San Francisco waterfront scanned page ↗ |
| 1980-07-28 | Supervisor Silver's proposal to recycle the Embarcadero Freeway was referred to the Streets and Transportation Committee for a hearing. | referred | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1983-10-03 | Resolution adopted supporting the [name withheld], a run closing the upper deck of the Embarcadero Freeway. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1985-09-30 | Resolution proposed to adopt the I-280 Concept Program as Board policy, covering the Embarcadero Freeway and waterfront transit. | referred | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1985-09-30 | A motion to put a policy on removing the Embarcadero Freeway to voters was referred to the Rules and Legislation Committee. | referred | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1986-03-03 | Ballot argument on the Embarcadero Freeway sent to committee | referred | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1986-06-16 | Board urges the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer to stop spending on tearing down the Embarcadero Freeway. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1986-07-28 | Silver proposed supporting a plan to beautify the Embarcadero Freeway area; referred to the Planning, Housing and Development Committee. | referred | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1989-11-06 | A resolution declaring City policy to support demolishing the Embarcadero Freeway for public safety was referred to Public Works Committee. | referred | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1989-11-06 | Resolution backing demolition of the Embarcadero Freeway and opposing new multi-decked freeways is referred to Public Works Committee. | referred | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1989-11-13 | Board continued the resolution supporting demolition of the Embarcadero Freeway to November 20, 1989. | continued | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1989-11-20 | Supervisors Maher and Alioto's proposal to support demolishing the Embarcadero Freeway was rereferred to committee. | referred | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1990-01-02 | Supervisors Hallinan, Maher and Hongisto urge a technical advisory committee to evaluate replacements for the Embarcadero Freeway. | resolution | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1990-05-07 | State urged to drop the Embarcadero Freeway from its highway system | referred | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1990-06-18 | State bill backed to drop the Embarcadero Freeway | continued | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1990-06-25 | State urged to drop the Embarcadero Freeway from its highway system | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1990-09-04 | A motion to table the Embarcadero Freeway replacement resolution was refused; referral and continuance motions remain pending. | referred | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1990-09-24 | Board adopted, as amended, a resolution endorsing immediate demolition of the Embarcadero Freeway and surface traffic replacement, while seeking subsurface funding. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1990-09-24 | Quake-damaged Embarcadero Freeway to be torn down, not repaired | other | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1990-09-24 | Resolution urging immediate demolition of the Embarcadero Freeway was refused adoption, then rescinded and left open for further debate. | resolution | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1991-02-04 | Board asks the state Transportation Commission to consider amending Resolution 796-90 on demolishing the Embarcadero Freeway. | other | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1991-02-04 | Supervisor Hsieh's proposal to condition demolition of the Embarcadero Freeway on funding assurances was referred to committee. | referred | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1991-02-25 | Supervisor Maher asked the City Attorney to draft legislation declaring publicly owned land under and near the Embarcadero Freeway as open space. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1991-03-11 | $310,000 (≈ $766,897 in 2026 dollars) accepted for traffic fixes after the Embarcadero Freeway closed | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1991-06-17 | $58.5M (≈ $144.7 million in 2026 dollars) sought to put the Embarcadero Freeway underground | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1992 | The Embarcadero Freeway · event: demolished | event | City report: Draft waterfront land use plan scanned page ↗ |
| 1992 | Embarcadero Freeway · event: demolished | event | City report: Port of San Francisco : draft waterfront land use plan scanned page ↗ |
| 1992-08-03 | Rincon Point redevelopment area to be widened near the Embarcadero Freeway; passed first reading only, later finally passed | ordinance | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1993 | Terminal Separator Structure (TSS) · proposes: Caltrans plans to fully rebuild the Terminal Separator Structure | project | City report: Transit terminal study scanned page ↗ |
| 1994 | Embarcadero Freeway demolition · other: demolition focused public attention on the Ferry Building Waterfront | event | City report: Draft waterfront land use plan scanned page ↗ |
| 1994 | The Embarcadero Freeway · demolished: demolition of The Embarcadero Freeway | action | City report: Draft waterfront land use plan scanned page ↗ |
| 1994 | The Embarcadero Freeway · demolished: Embarcadero Freeway demolition has focused public attention on the Ferry Building Waterfront | event | City report: Port of San Francisco : draft waterfront land use plan scanned page ↗ |
| 1994 | The Embarcadero Freeway · event: demolition of The Embarcadero Freeway along Broadway | event | City report: Port of San Francisco : draft waterfront land use plan scanned page ↗ |
| 1994-10-24 | Public Works may accept and spend $3,005,943 (≈ $6.8 million in 2026 dollars) in federal and state funds to study replacing the Embarcadero Freeway. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1975 | Letter from Commissioner Fred Cooper on removal of the Embarcadero Freeway · other: raised several points on impact of removing the Embarcadero Freeway | event | City report: Final environmental impact report on special area plan for the San Francisco waterfront scanned page ↗ |
| 1997 | Final EIR for Alternatives to Replacement of the Embarcadero Freeway and Terminal Separator Structure · finding: certified as complete by the Planning Commission | event | City report: San Francisco general plan : amendments to the general plan : adopted between September 1988 and July 1997 scanned page ↗ |
| 1994 | Embarcadero Freeway · demolished: demolished | building | City report: Port of San Francisco : draft waterfront land use plan scanned page ↗ |
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