Work continues on the implementation of the high priority Parking Box Program in the San Rafael neighborhoods. Parking boxes offer a clear indication of where it is safe to park and still allow safe resident emergency evacuation and access for emergency vehicles. The pilot project was completed in September of 2021 in the San Rafael/Lincoln...
Spotlight Photo Snapshot en Español CAPTION: Construction crews removing an underground storage tank from the new right turn lane from Highway 101 northbound on to Second Street. PHOTO CREDIT: Shawn Graf, Assistant Engineer, Department of Public Works Last Quiz Question Congrats to Linda Aldrich for being the first to respond correctly to our mystery photo...
PG&E contractors will be temporarily closing a road to replace a power pole and overhead transformer by 108 Courtright Road. This is an approximate one day road closure along Courtright road beginning August 3, 2022 at 9 am. Please refer to map above for the exact location of the closure. Work is being performed under...
Wilhelm tree crews will be working in locations listed. They will be doing vegetation work along PG&E powerlines starting Monday 8/1/22 thru Friday 8/5/22. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: WILHELM LLC (707) 708-2932 50 ACACIA AVE 33 BAYO VISTA WAY 49 BAYO VISTA WAY 8 BRADCLIFF CT 8 BRADCLIFF CT 453 BRET...
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 (July 25 - 29): Continued nightwork for the water main...
MMWD will be doing an asphalt plug at 1340 4th Street to improve the condition of the area prior to the bike race on 7/30/2022. This will result in the temporary closure of the westbound lane on Fourth Street between C Street and D Street. Work will begin on 7/27/2022 at approximately 7 am and...
San Rafael, CA – On Sunday, July 24, 2022, an investigation into who distributed anti-Semitic flyers in San Rafael was started after police were called to the city’s West End neighborhood in the downtown. Just after 6:45 PM, the San Rafael Police Department received information that an unknown person(s) distributed anti-Semitic flyers to driveways...
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 (July 18 - 22): Nightwork for the water main replacement...
Wilhelm tree crews will be working in locations listed. They will be doing vegetation work along PG&E powerlines starting Monday 7/25/22 thru Friday 7/29/22. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: WILHELM LLC (707) 708-2932 2228 4TH ST 2126 5TH AVE 2232 5TH AVE 2500 5TH AVE 37.984789 -122.551658 5TH AVE 50 ACACIA AVE 18...
Please note that this RFP is now closed. The City of San Rafael is seeking proposals from qualified investment management firms to provide comprehensive investment services, including handling day-to-day portfolio administration and providing discretionary investment advisory services to help govern the City's investment portfolio. 2022 Request for Proposals - Investment Services Respondents to...
Phase I of the City of San Rafael’s 2022 slurry seal program will run from Tuesday, July 26 – Thursday, August 4. Affected roads will be closed between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Parking will not be possible on the treatment day, but one-way traffic will be accommodated on most roads. For more details about...
Starting July 20th, the San Rafael Fire Department, in partnership with Marin County Parks, will be performing vegetation reduction work in the Terra Linda and Gerstle Park neighborhoods. A qualified tree service contractor will be performing fire hazardous vegetation removal at the end of Manuel T Freitas Parkway and Greenwood Avenue. The crew will be...
Lane Closure, Full Ramp Closure Expected Overnight as 101 NB Central San Rafael Harbor Bridge Replacement Continues Monday, Marin County Lane closure July 18 through July 20, each night Full off-ramp closure July 20 through July 23, each night. SAN RAFAEL — Caltrans is continuing the Harbor Bridge Replacement Project this month (July) on the...
CalTrans will close the NB Central San Rafael offramp from July 20 to July 23 from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. for Caltrans Harbor Bridge work. Caltrans is continuing the Harbor Bridge Replacement Project this month (July) on the northbound 101 off-ramp to Central San Rafael, Marin County. The project started in February 2021, and...
Summit Comm Inc. will be performing crane pick at 647 Francisco Blvd E. This is a one day road closure along Hoag Street beginning July 19, 2022. Please refer to map for the exact location of the closure. If needed, please forward email if necessary. If you have questions regarding the project please contact Jacob...
Spotlight Photo CAPTION: Marin County Fair, San Rafael Photo Credit: Walter Gonzalez, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Lester Yagoda for being the first to respond correctly to our mystery photo in the last Snapshot Quiz. The photo featured a staircase that is located at the Falkirk Cultural Center in downtown San...
The City of San Rafael in conjunction with Caltrans and the County of Marin CUPA removed an abandoned 1200-gallon underground storage tank from the right turn lane on the Highway 101 northbound Central San Rafael exit. This tank removal project was coordinated by the City of San Rafael as a part of the Caltrans Harbor...
The City’s design consultant, CSW/Stuber-Stroeh Engineering Group Inc., has started engineering design for the Second Street & Fourth Street Intersection Improvement project. Kimley-Horn Inc., CSW’s subconsultant, will provide the traffic signal design for the project. The project aims to improve pedestrian and bicyclist crossing experience, reduce confusion between drivers navigating the intersection, and connect two...
We have some exciting news in the sidewalk repair program! As of July 15th, 2022, Van Midde & Son Concrete has finished all executed agreements. This year alone, Van Midde has repaired the sidewalks of 100 properties. Since 2018, 420 properties have had their sidewalks repaired or replaced through our program, resulting in almost 60,000...
Recently, the Facilities Division completed a critical propane tank project at the temporary Fire Station 51 location. The current propane tank pad needed repairs and was unable to be refilled safely. With the assistance of the Streets department, the Facilities division was able to build a new reinforced pad and moved the tank onto new concrete...
The Facilities team has completed the first phase of the remodel project of the old Police Department dispatch area. This space will be used as a workout room for City Staff. Once the remaining workstations, furniture and wiring as well as two walls are removed, this will help to create a large open space for workout equipment....
The following technical amendment clarifies the the estimated useful life for both projects to be funded in through the Senate Bill 1: Road Repair and Accountability Act ‘Local Streets and Roads Program’ for FY 2022/23. Stephen Acker, Sr. Management Analyst
The San Rafael Traffic Engineering division successfully had the Canal Community Based Transportation Plan (CBTP) approved at City Council recently. This plan is community driven and summarizes the transportation challenges experienced by the residents in this area. The biggest challenges we heard about were lack of street lighting, frequency of transit and cleanliness of bus...
Wilhelm tree crews will be working in locations listed. They will be doing vegetation work along PG&E powerlines starting Monday 7/18/22 thru Friday 7/22/22. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: WILHELM LLC (707) 708-2932 2228 4TH ST 1540 5TH AVE 1622 5TH AVE 1634 5TH AVE 1702 5TH AVE 1703 5TH AVE...
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. LAST WEEK (July 11 - 15): Nightwork for the water service connections...
NEWS RELEASE: Pickleweed Park Enhancement Project Recommended for Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14, 2022 Pickleweed Park Enhancement Project Recommended for Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant The City of San Rafael’s Pickleweed Park Enhancement Project was recently selected by California State Parks as one of 16 local park projects...
Updated dates: Electrical work will resume July 11-16, 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. each day. Bridge work will occur July 11-16, 9 p.m. until 7 a.m. each day Caltrans is continuing the Harbor Bridge Replacement Project this month (July) on the northbound 101 off-ramp to Central San Rafael, Marin County. The project started in February...
Wilhelm tree crews will be working in locations listed. They will be doing vegetation work along PG&E powerlines starting Monday 7/11/22 thru Friday 7/15/22. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: WILHELM LLC (707) 708-2932 2228 4TH ST 1540 5TH AVE 1622 5TH AVE 1634 5TH AVE 1702 5TH AVE 1703 5TH AVE...
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. LAST WEEK (July 5 - 8): Nightwork for the water service connections...
Interested in hearing about the steps the City is taking to mitigate wildfire risk? Join the San Pedro Road Coalition and the San Rafael Fire Department for a Community Forum on Wildfire Prevention and Response on Saturday, July 16th from 10 AM to 11:30 AM at St. Luke Presbyterian Church, 10 Bayview Drive. The presentation will focus...
