How to Build Safer Streets brings together community members, city planners, and transportation advocates to explore two distinct approaches to creating safer streets for cyclists and pedestrians. Attendees will learn practical strategies for advocating for infrastructure improvements, navigating city approval processes, and addressing community concerns. It’s designed for anyone interested in building safer, people-centered streets.

SF Politics 101, presented by Joel Engardio, is an entertaining look at how local politics work and the history that shaped San Francisco — brought to life with visuals and narrative storytelling. It’s designed for both newcomers and longtime residents who want to better understand the city they love. Due to popular demand, SPUR is hosting this event a second time - join us!

Fresh off the heels of Outside Lands, San Francisco is once again seeing the scale and energy that live entertainment brings to the city. Music venues, festivals, and live events are an important part of San Francisco’s economy, culture, and identity, bringing people together, supporting local businesses, and attracting visitors. This panel will explore the broader economic and cultural impact of live entertainment, the opportunities and challenges facing the industry, and what it takes to support a thriving ecosystem. We’ll also look at how permitting and city processes have evolved, how City departments work with event producers, venues, and other partners, and what more can be done to make it easier for live events to happen across San Francisco.

Back by popular demand after last year's sold-out debut, Transit Trivia Night returns to kick off Transit Month! Calling all transit nerds, map lovers, and daily riders for an evening dedicated to all things Muni, BART, and Bay Area transit. Come with a team or join one when you arrive. Prizes, drinks, and plenty of chances to show off your inner transit knowledge await!

This roundtable is designed to move the conversation beyond the abstract statistics: to explain, in plain terms and through firsthand experience, what the science says, what installing heat pump appliances involves, the costs and the benefits, and what the transition means for homeowners, renters, and the contractors doing the work.

Join SPUR, Muni Diaries, and Local Economy for an evening of true stories inspired by riding transit. From unexpected encounters and meet-cutes to hilarious mishaps and heartfelt moments, Transit Tales celebrates the experiences that make public transportation unforgettable. Come ready to share a 3-minute story or simply sit back and enjoy an evening of community storytelling.

In celebration of Transit Month, SPUR invites you to our fourth annual tour of San Francisco’s iconic cable car barn and powerhouse! This behind-the-scenes experience will give attendees a unique look at where these historic streetcars are stored, maintained, and restored when they’re not climbing the city’s hills. The Mason Street cable car barn is where these beloved vehicles rest and receive the meticulous care that keeps them running for generations to come. Attendees will enjoy a private ride on a cable car down to Fisherman’s Wharf and back. Ages 10 and up are welcome.

Go behind the scenes at Caltrain’s Central Equipment and Maintenance Facility (CEMOF) in San José, just north of Diridon Station. On this special tour, we’ll get an inside look at how Caltrain maintains its new electric trains, tracks, and other critical infrastructure. Learn what happens behind the scenes to keep the region’s busy commuter rail system safe, reliable, and running 365 days a year, and see the people and equipment that help keep Caltrain moving.