The November 2026 SPUR Voter Guide

This year’s ballot is a beast. We did the research for you.

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Bumper to Bumper

How potential transit service cuts could affect Bay Area traffic, affordability, and carbon emissions

SPUR's Guide to California Housing Laws

A comprehensive analysis for planners, housing advocates, project sponsors, and community stakeholders

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The SPUR Annual Report

Learn about our impact

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Permitting Progress

How charter reform can help San Francisco speed delivery of housing, transit, new businesses, and more

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Balancing Oakland's Budget

Closing the city’s structural deficit to move toward fiscal solvency and economic growth

Reforming Regional Government

SPUR Report / February 28, 2012

Ever since regional government was first proposed for the Bay Area after World War II, leaders have debated the best model for governing a growing region. The basic structure for regional transportation planning and funding has not changed since the Metropolitan Transportation Commission was formed in 1970. Currently, counties seats on the MTC are not evenly distributed. SPUR recommends reforms to make representation more equitable.

SPUR Supports Recreational Open Space Element

Advocacy Letter / February 20, 2012

Letter recommending to move the current draft of this general plan element forward to adoption

Safe Enough to Stay

SPUR Report / February 1, 2012

What will it take for San Franciscans to live safely in their homes after an earthquake? We believe the city should take steps now to ensure that, after a major earthquake, most residents can “shelter in place” — or, stay in their own homes while they are being repaired.

SPUR Supports Redevelopment Housing Funds Bill

Advocacy Letter / January 23, 2012

Letter advocating for protection of the existing housing funds of dissolving redevelopment agencies

The Urban Future of Work

SPUR Report / January 9, 2012

As the Bay Area’s economy changes, many firms are finding they need the vibrancy and density of an urban-style environment in order to collaborate, innovate and stay competitive. There is a strong link between density and job growth. In fact, we believe that locating jobs closer to transit — and closer to one another — will be key to the Bay Area’s long-term economic growth.