The City has begun its annual street resurfacing project this week. Several streets have already undergone a full grind and contractors began the asphalt overlay. In total, this year’s project will include resurfacing of 4 miles of roadway and the installation of 13 ADA-compliant curb ramps. The project is funded through Gas tax revenues and … Continued
On Wednesday, May 16 the City began the timing adjusting of 54 signalized intersections in downtown San Rafael, from Union Street out to Miracle Mile, and from Mission Ave down to 2nd Street. The retiming will reduce travel time between intersections, meaning hitting fewer red lights coming down major arterials in San Rafael such as … Continued
Road closures began last night on Second and Third Street at Grand Avenue and Union Street. As part of the construction of the new Fire Station 52 on Third Street, the City will be replacing a storm drain pipe across the Third Street and Union intersection. Crews will be performing night-time construction this week in … Continued
If there are now 12 million fewer people working in the United States, Downtown Streets Team is a local solution that is reversing that trend. DST provides a “work experience” program for people experiencing homelessness. Whether someone has challenges with addiction, mental health, involvement with the criminal justice, or simply long-term unemployment, Team Members volunteer … Continued
At their 7 p.m. meeting on Monday, the City Council will consider amending the City’s municipal code to allow wholesale medical cannabis distribution businesses within the City limits. This action would not approve any cannabis businesses. Rather, it would set up the regulatory framework to allow the City to be able to regulate this type … Continued
Also on Monday, the City Council will receive an update and consider next steps for a multi-use path that will connect 2nd Street to Andersen Drive and parallel the future Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) rail line. The multi-use path would provide a dedicated space for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other active transportation users to use. … Continued
At Monday’s meeting, the City Council will also consider two budgetary matters: the Three-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and the Measure A – Open Space Work Plan. These two items will be incorporated into the City’s Fiscal Year Budget as part of the budget process next month. The CIP is the long-range plan for all … Continued
The unemployment rate in Marin County is 2.5%. Despite such a strong economy, of the 1,100 people experiencing homelessness in Marin, 85% are unemployed even though only 23% report being unable to work. What explains this disconnect? Labor Participation When it comes to measuring the health of our economy, we often focus on the … Continued
The Sidewalk Repair Program application period closed on Friday, April 27th. The City received 366 in total applications. This week the City ran the Sidewalk Repair Program lottery and ranked all 366 applications, and sent an email to all applicants informing them of their priority ranking status and what the next steps are: 1 is … Continued
We had our first two Park-A-Month volunteer days on April 21st (Gerstle Park) and May 5th (Sun Valley Park). Both events had a good turnout, with 30 volunteers showing up at Gerstle Park and nearly 50 at Sun Valley. Many saw the event on NextDoor, signs in the neighborhood and volunteer postings on the website. … Continued
