No More Bay to Breakers?
First it was Halloween in the Castro, and now this.
Organizers of the annual Bay to Breakers race, a 12K-run that starts at the Embarcadero and ends at Ocean Beach, have announced that this year there will be a major crackdown on the drunken, costumed revelry that trails the real runners. This year, there will be a zero-tolerance policy for alcohol and all floats, according to a news release from sponsor ING.
Last year, neighbors' complaints reached a fevered pitch because of a severe shortage of trash receptacles and portable toilets. Floats are often abandoned at the end of the race. The crackdown was decided upon by ING, police and the North Panhandle Neighborhood Association.
"We're still focused on the fun, vitality and unique culture of the race -- we're just removing the alcohol and the hazards. We feel that these changes will enhance the race experience for all involved," said Angela Fang, the race's general manager.
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Ofcourse there is an petition in response here