Abigail Shull

"SPUR joins forces with Next American City and the AIA San Francisco for an interactive charrette where we’ll examine what it takes to make a great street – then use those principles to re-envision Market Street. We'll break up into small groups and tackle issues related to mode share, public art, public space, bike lanes and the role of commerce in creating lively streets."

"The environmental movement in China is slow going. Architecture firm Heller Manus, however, has managed to use green building practices for their project in Shanghai, a 26-story multi-use office tower on the Huangpu River in Shanghai, and a master plan of the urban core of Guangzhou. Join Jeffrey Heller, principal at Heller Manus, to learn about these projects, the intricacies of the design and approval process in China and the differences between working abroad in Shanghai and working in San Francisco.

"Share-the-road and safe-streets fans will want to catch this premiere screening of a new training video for transit operators, "Sharing the Road with Cyclists," followed by a discussion of safety issues and ideas for future videos providing outreach to various bicycling and non-bicycling communities. Director Ethan Derner and bicycle educator Bert Hill will be on hand, along with cast members and fans, for the screening and discussion."

"State funds for public transportation have been illegally grabbed for California's General Fund repeatedly over the years.  Now, a proposed state-wide ballot initiative would seek permanent protection of these funds.  But given how bad California’s budget mess is, is this the best approach?

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"This four-hour in-classroom, introductory course is perfect for new cyclists and those want to feel more comfortable riding on city streets. Class will cover the basics for how to choose the right bike and properly fit a helmet. Learn tips for the safest ways to ride in traffic, techniques to avoid or deal with road hazards and emergency maneuvers along with other useful gems of knowledge, like the best way to lock up your bike and how to use a bike in combination with public transit, and cyclists' legal rights and responsibilities.