Actually, this barrier is probably part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and under federal government purview. The federal government has LOTS of money for crap like this.
"...a large barrier chain that keeps awe-struck drivers from plunging into the icy water" -- LOL...how many drivers have "plunged into the icy waters"? If the old chain did that job, then why change it? The new barrier is a weak, spindly thing whereas the old chain is stout and strong.
"...more tolerant of the harsh marine environment" -- sheesh, the old chain could continue rusting the next 200 years and still be in good shape. That new barrier won't last a decade.
This is just idiotic government run amok.
If the old chain did that job, then why change it?
If there wasn’t federal money, it would be good enough.
We do a lot of things because we can, but some times there are other reasons.
“While we appreciate that some visitors really like the old design, the new barrier will improve the safety of the pedestrians, cyclists and drivers ”
Frikkin snowflakes.
Is The Chain from ‘Titanic’?
Why not choose a much better representation of the city? Replace the chain with a barrier of brown cement piles shaped like six foot turds all along the way. They could put a sign saying, “To see and smell the real crap, just go downtown. Talking turds can be seen and heard at City Hall. If it ain’t Democrat, it ain’t s**t.”
Chain, chain, chain (Chain, chain, chain)
Chain of fools
A further thought:
When you see the chain, what is the first image in your mind?
For me it goes to WWII, or other large ship. An image of our heritage.
It has to be destroyed.
Actually, the feds have the ability to create debt that is used to generate money. Nobody runs their personal finances like the feds run the fed government. It's time to change the name of the national debt to "The Golden Calf" or "The Tower of Babel".
I’m glad I saw SF back in the 80s....I mean it’s was still weird back then but nothing close to the current freak show
Fort Point is part of the GGNRA that the feds maintain. Long ago, in the 1960's I would visit Fort Point and explore it. There were lots of rifle cartridge shells on the grounds inside, because of National Guards doing firing practice. My Dad had access to the Presidio and other regional military bases and would take me along while he visited. All gone now, as the liberal left chased out the military and bases fell under civilian control. At least Fort Point was preserved as a museum piece for tourists.
The chain was part of the historical nature and view
It was beautiful
This just looks utilitarian and ugly
The person who thought this was a good idea hates humans
Using their logic about tolerating the marine environment much better they should go on a spending spree and rebuild the Golden Gate Bridge in Aluminum so it too will be able to tolerate the marine environment
I guess Biden is getting a 10% kickback on this ..🤓
Not really, the taxpayers got the money the government can waste on crap like this..
Very very very ugly...