The Argument for the Eugenia Funicular

Posted on August 26, 2011 by David Gallagher

Call me a complainer, but how about replacing Eugenia Street with a chairlift that runs from Mission to Winfield? A proposal like that would even get me to vote for Leland Yee.

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14 Responses to The Argument for the Eugenia Funicular

Art Siegel says:

August 26, 2011 at 09:06

Living at the eastern terminus of the proposed Eugenia Funicular as I do, I heartily support this project, as long as I am permitted to have a hot dog and souvenir stand in front of my house to refresh the many tourists and tired commuters I anticipate.

We should get this as a consolation prize for the nixing of our half-billion dollar Mission/30th BART stop.

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Brent says:

August 26, 2011 at 09:18

I suppose that would be less costly than the Bernal to Golden Gate Park overpass I’ve long desired.

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ken garrett says:

August 26, 2011 at 09:30

yeah, you’re a complainer… and a visionary. But why stop at Winfield? And forget Eugenia, run the funicular all the way up to the park, through the series of public stairs and sliding boards that connects to Esmeralda and the Winfield steps to the best view in the city. Dogs fly free. Now you’re talkin.

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- David Gallagher (@DavidGallagher) says:
  
  August 26, 2011 at 09:37
  
  Your route has a problem. It’s not on MY way home.
  
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SER says:

August 26, 2011 at 09:35

There are some important urban-planning and geopolitical considerations here. One, why not connect it directly to the 30th Street BART? Two, will it seamlessly integrate in winter with the Stoneman Chairlift? Three, will it be protected from terrorist activity (perpetrated by known separatist rebels) by the Bernalwood Air Force?

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- Todd_Lappin says:
  
  August 26, 2011 at 11:37
  
  Just as important… how would a Eugenia Funicular integrate with the Ski Bernalwood lift network? And, on the business side, will one lift ticket provide access to both systems?
  
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  - Art Siegel says:
    
    August 26, 2011 at 12:06
    
    I think you would need a shuttle to the Stoneman Chair.
MK says:

August 26, 2011 at 10:58

FUNicular? (From Valparaiso, Chile– I rode this one in December)

or maybe a bike lift?

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Burrito Justice says:

August 26, 2011 at 15:08

This would connect to the Bernal-Sutro-Ocean Beach gondola, correct?

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Mark Wales says:

August 26, 2011 at 22:06

Well, okay, but he’s complaining about walking up Virginia St from the looks of the video. Wuss!

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- David Gallagher says:
  
  August 27, 2011 at 00:01
  
  hey I’m right here, sheesh.
  
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  - friscolex says:
    
    August 29, 2011 at 08:51
    
    Stuff people say on the internet is public??? CRAZY!
friscolex says:

August 29, 2011 at 08:53

I’ve just found out that my dog is trying to rally his pals to oppose this! He thinks for some reason he’d miss out on serious hill-climbing walks. I tried to explain to him about the work commute/trudge, but he refuses to listen…

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Bernal Journal (@bernaljournal) says:

October 7, 2011 at 11:50

We thought of this idea many moons ago, especially like the funicular idea though a cable car could work as well. To top it off, there should be a chalet atop Bernal selling hot chocolate.

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