They cannot privatize by California law unless there is no current or prospective public use. Existing roads will remain. They can build new roads and keep them

They cannot privatize by California law unless there is no current or prospective public use. Existing roads will remain. They can build new roads and keep them private. So be it. This is a trade-off I am willing to accept. The navigation apps have no incentive to give you a worse experience by sending you down narrow roads.