we're known for having some of the heighths rents in the world. now the bay area has the worst roads in america. >> it's frustrating and having to pretend you're in a video game. >> cracking pavement are becoming the new normal says the transportation and innovation portal. the report says more than 2/3 of san francisco and oakland roads are in poor condition. in san jose, antioch and concord, more than 50% of the roads are dilapidated. >> at least until recently the government didn't have the funding to make the repairs in a timely fashion to keep them in good shape. >> reporter: the report is becoming a talking point for opponents and supporters of prop 6, the repeal of california's gas tax. it went into effect earlier this year to help pay for road improvements and transportation infrastructure. >> my question remains, where is that money? somebody needs to account for it >> reporter: but opponents say the report is just evidence the state cannot afford to lose road money. and with election day less than a month away, a lot of drivers are start

but it can take heighth. van ness is wide. as you go walk up to union, a 1930's buildings that is nine stories or more. i think you can do it here. i would not want to lose any units. i like the retail because i think some large format retail would work there like a gym on van ness and activate that space. i would support pushing that -- i think the roof deck does add some massing and can be kind of off the street frontage in the corner there. i agree that the changes were good. it has this vertical element that enhances the height and overall the design works. and putting this into the hand of the planning department. and enough talent to modify the building and if there is room to creatively pursue it and i believe there is interest in doing so -- i see some people nod. >> and kind of no loss of units. >> commissioner moore: absolutely. we can't do that any way. >> a commissioner, if i may, my understanding is that it's not both sides, but the philbert street side. >> primarily the philbert side and a change in color and mat