Safe Routes to Schools (SR2S) Program works to relieve traffic congestion around schools by promoting alternatives to commuting to school, such as walking, biking, taking the bus and carpooling. The program helps improve safety, promote a healthy lifestyle for youth and enhance the sense of community in neighborhoods. Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) and the...
One of the benefits of having mobile column lifts is that they offer maneuverability and can be easily moved. They are very user friendly and allows workers unrestricted views of the underside of vehicles. In the photo below, Garage Technician II Angel Lopez is shown getting ready to replace a faulty automatic transmission from one...
The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK (January 9 – January 13): Due to wet weather affecting construction,...
Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Rainbow over downtown San Rafael Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to James Findlay for being the first to answer our latest Snapshot Quiz. San Rafael hosted its first lighted boat parade in 1966! Congrats James, and thanks for reading Snapshot. Scroll down to...
FOTO DE SPOTLIGHT Arcoíris sobre el centro de San Rafael Crédito de la fotografía: Bernadette Sullivan, Oficina del Administrador de la Ciudad RESPUESTA Felicitaciones a James Findlay por ser el primero en responder correctamente a nuestra última pregunta de Snapshot. ¡San Rafael organizó su primer desfile de botes iluminados en 1966! Felicitaciones a...
MMWD’s sub-contractor WK McClellan will be temporarily closing Cijos St to complete pavement restoration for a leak repair. The road closure will happen Tuesday, January 17, from approximately 8 A.M. – 4 P.M., weather permitting. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2210-055 and notifications have been provided to affected properties.
A second round of parking clarifications in the Gerstle Park, Fair Hills, and West End Neighborhoods are scheduled to be installed in February to help improve emergency access and egress. After the installation of new signage last year, there was an adjustment period where staff worked closely with residents in these neighborhoods to make any...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Pinnacle Power Services, will be performing electrical utility work by 557 Francisco Blvd E on Saturday, 1/14 from approximately 8P.M to 4 A.M. The work requires the power to be turned off in the area so the work is happening on a weekend night to minimize impacts to the businesses. The road will...
The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK (January 2 – January 6): No work was performed on January...
PG&E will be temporarily closing Fair Dr by the intersection of Lincoln Ave to install a weather station on the power pole in the vicinity. The road closure will happen Friday, December 30th from approximately 9A.M – 3P.M. (weather permitting).They have an approved encroachment permit EP2212-045 and notifications have been provided to the residents. Public...
The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK (December 19 – December 23): Construction crews formed the stairs at...
Dredging continues in San Rafael Canal The US Army Corps of Engineer's and City of San Rafael's dredging contractor, The Dutra Group, will continue dredging operations in the San Rafael Canal in the month of January, 2023. Dredging will soon continue in the San Rafael Canal from 7:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. in reach 3...
The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK (December 12 – December 16): Construction crews continued to form the...
Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Aerial shot of San Rafael Photo Credit: Scott Hess Last Quiz Question Congrats to Suzanne Bean for being the first to answer our latest Snapshot Quiz. The picture is of Max and Phyllis Thelen at Art Works Downtown located at 1325–1337 Fourth Street. The 2nd Friday Art Walk is...
FOTO DE SPOTLIGHT Toma aérea de San Rafael Crédito de la fotografía: Scott Hess RESPUESTA Felicidades a Suzanne Bean por ser la primera en responder a nuestro último Snapshot Quiz. La foto es de Max y Phyllis Thelen en Art Works Downtown, situado en 1325-1337 Fourth Street. El 2nd Friday Art Walk es...
2023/24 Pavement Maintenance Project The Department of Public Works is actively reviewing the streets in North San Rafael and in the process of developing a pavement maintenance project much like the 2022/23 Slurry Seal Project. The Department of Public Works will also be doing some additional road maintenance in the Canal District. Louise Street, Larkspur...
Have you been wondering what a fire-adapted landscape or yard looks like? Come see for yourself at the San Rafael Fire Department fire-adapted demonstration garden at the San Rafael Community Center located at 618 B Street in spring 2023. Beginning Thursday, December 15th, 2022, the San Rafael Fire Department, in collaboration with the San Rafael...
Project Update – Week of 12/05 WR Forde will be repaving the street along Point San Pedro and Main Dr. starting Thursday 12/8 until Friday 12/9. The eastbound section of PSP will be closed and traffic rerouted to the westbound road creating a single lane in either direction. All traffic should be prepared to slow...
The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK (December 5 – December 9): Construction crews continue to form the...
Project Update – Week of 11/28 WR Forde won’t be onsite until Tuesday to address existing conditions along Main Dr. They’ll be situated on the hillside of Main Dr. for light trenching and backfill. Traffic control will be up along Main Dr. to allow for safe construction. The following week, WR Forde will be starting...
Dredging continues in San Rafael Canal The US Army Corps of Engineer's and City of San Rafael's dredging contractor, The Dutra Group, will continue dredging operations in the San Rafael Canal in the month of December, 2022. Dredging will soon continue in the San Rafael Canal. Please keep in mind the following Boater precautions: Boaters...
Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Los Ranchitos Park on a fall day Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Aref Ahmadia for being the first to answer our latest Snapshot Quiz. The Boyd Gate House was built in 1879. Congrats Aref, and thanks for reading Snapshot. Scroll down to...
Reunión Especial del Consejo de la Ciudad El lunes por la noche, el Consejo de la Ciudad comenzará con una reunión especial a las 6:00 p.m. donde el Consejo escuchará los informes del Consejo y del Administrador de la Ciudad, así como la votación sobre el calendario de consentimiento. La reunión regular del Consejo programada...
City staff will be providing updates and introducing the latest design concept for the Second Street and Fourth Street Intersection Improvements project at the next virtual Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Meeting on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. The meeting begins at 6:00 P.M. and is designed to accept public comments at the end of...
The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK (November 28 – December 2): Construction Crews formed the stairs at...
This week's upcoming weather forecast is expecting rainfall from tonight till tomorrow morning, with additional rain through the weekend. On top of that, freezing temperatures are also expected. Please stay safe and review the following material to remain well informed. Check out www.weather.gov/mtr/ for more information.
On Tuesday, November 29, 2022 City of San Rafael Public Works staff hosted residents of the Canal, Spinnaker, Bay Point, Bahia and surrounding neighborhoods for a virtual public meeting to share information and solicit feedback on a number of neighborhood improvements planned for the general area. To view the meeting, follow this link: https://cityofsanrafael-org.zoom.us/rec/share/EGDgFn3AmJlHUfYRl3YHU9F7gpT8cWQHJTnbqAvGRiPn6H-NliYXkQngy1gOkhkL.bZT29oz4A2DpENrU Passcode: U5=@e#fj
The City Clerk’s office is currently recruiting to fill upcoming vacancies on our boards and commissions. Community members can apply online to serve on our boards and commissions, and more information and eligibility requirements are as follows: Planning Commission Board Description: The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make...
D&D pipeline will be closing a portion of the road by 267 Bret Harte Rd to perform final pavement restoration for a MMWD waterline replacement project. The road closure will happen Thursday, December 1 from approximately 9A.M – 4P.M. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2209-042 and notifications have been provided to the residents. Public...
Project Update – Week of 11/21 WR Forde will be working along Point San Pedro for restoration of the curb. All residents should be aware while moving through the area and paying attention to the traffic flaggers stationed along the road. Speed limit is reduced to 25mph while they work. The following week, there will...
