Calling all transit nerds, map lovers, and daily riders! Start Transit Month off right with a trivia night dedicated to all things Muni, BART, and Bay Area transit. Hosted by Jeff Wood, creator of the Talking Headways podcast and editor of The Overhead Wire, this event will put your local transit knowledge to the test—from historic milestones to obscure stops and future projects. Come with a team or join one when you arrive. Prizes, drinks, and plenty of chances to show off your inner transit knowledge await!

Join us at the SPUR Urban Center for an energizing evening of learning, connection, and action! We’ll kick things off with a presentation on the Family Zoning Plan, which is San Francisco’s bold new approach to creating denser neighborhoods, more housing affordability, and people-friendly places. Then, roll up your sleeves for a hands-on advocacy workshop where you’ll gain the tools and confidence to make your voice heard.

In celebration of Transit Month, SPUR invites you to our third annual tour of San Francisco’s iconic cable car barn and powerhouse! This behind-the-scenes experience will give SPUR members a unique look at where these historic streetcars are stored, maintained, and restored when they’re not climbing the city’s hills. Ages 10 and up are welcome, and attendees will also have the opportunity to meet our new CEO, Sean Elsbernd. As a special part of the event, attendees will enjoy a private ride on a cable car down to Fisherman’s Wharf and back.

Join us for a conversation between SPUR's Chief Policy Officer, Sujata Srivastava, and Bruce Katz, co-founder and inaugural director of the Nowak Metro Finance Lab, in which they will discuss the implications and impacts to federal housing funding and policy under Trump 2.0, how states and localities should respond and Bruce's work with the National Housing Crisis Task Force, where he serves as a senior staff member and advisor.

The California Arts Council, in partnership with state agencies, developed a strategic framework to strengthen California’s $2.9 billion creative sector. This panel features statewide leaders who shaped the plan, highlighting key findings on five major forces transforming the creative economy—social well-being, access to capital, affordability, technology, and climate. Panelists will discuss innovative policy approaches, from workforce development to cultural districts and artist housing, and explore how state–local partnerships can expand opportunities for creative workers while positioning California as a global leader in arts and culture.

Cities across the country are facing multiple planning challenges: housing demand, complex zoning, environmental constraints, seasonal construction windows, and limited staff capacity. These pressures slow permitting, frustrate applicants, and pull planners away from the work they came to do -- building great communities. This session will present case studies from two startup companies that are collaborating with city planners, land use attorneys, developers, and architects to improve permitting outcomes. Join us to learn about strategies used to streamline workflows, increase transparency, and support timely housing delivery.

Join SPUR’s Transportation Policy Director, Laura Tolkoff, in conversation with Oakland's Director of Transportation, Josh Rowan, about building safer streets across the city. Come hear how his team is advancing this vision, what progress has been made so far, and what’s next in their efforts to create a safer, more accessible transportation network for all Oaklanders.

As federal support for climate action and resilience recedes, state and local governments must step up. This program will explore how SPUR and partners are responding, the policies and coalitions emerging, and how we can all help advance climate action, resilience, and equity.