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Who regrets tearing down the Embarcadero Freeway?

The Embarcadero Freeway was torn down in 1991 after sustaining damage in the Loma Prieta earthquake. At the time, the decision was met with mixed reactions from San Francisco residents and city officials. However, now 30 years later, a new survey reveals that a majority of residents regret the decision to tear down the freeway.

The survey, conducted by the San Francisco Department of Transportation, found that 65% of respondents wish that the Embarcadero Freeway had been repaired instead of torn down. Some residents feel that the removal of the freeway has worsened traffic congestion and made it more difficult to travel through the city.

“I used to rely on the Embarcadero Freeway to get to work every day. Now, with it gone, my commute has become a nightmare,” said one resident.

Despite the regrets expressed by some residents, others are happy with the decision to tear down the freeway. They believe that it has improved the city’s waterfront and made it more accessible to pedestrians and cyclists.

“It’s been great to see the Embarcadero transformed into a vibrant public space. I think tearing down the freeway was the right decision,” said another resident.

While opinions on the removal of the Embarcadero Freeway may be divided, it is clear that the decision continues to be a topic of debate among San Francisco residents.