With the help of W-Trans, a transportation consulting firm, the Traffic Division is wrapping up and updating the Engineering and Traffic Surveys, or more commonly known as Speed Limits. Every 10 years, Public Works is required to collect traffic volumes and vehicle speeds on the streets in San Rafael with posted speed limits to see … Continued
Recently, the City has been working closely with Caltrans to complete the environmental review process and Caltrans has approved full funding for the construction of the Southern Heights Bridge. In addition, the City has been collaborating with seven of the surrounding residents to obtain temporary construction easements. The Southern Heights Bridge project will go before … Continued
We have a milestone to report! Construction work on the west side of the Grand Avenue Bridge will be completed this week! Also, on the evening of Monday, January 28 from 9PM-5AM, the City’s contractor, Valentine Corporation will be shifting the concrete barriers to the east side of the bridge, opposite from where they are … Continued
San Rafael Public Works had a busy day last Wednesday, as the biggest storm of the year hit Marin County. Within a 12-hour period San Rafael received nearly 3” inches of rain with wind speeds reaching 55 MPH. From 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Public Works received over 35 calls when both the winds and … Continued
The City’s contractor Cal Elite Builders has kicked off the long-awaited City Hall Switch Gear Replacement Project and is currently working on trenching for the new PG&E transformer and electrical vehicle charging stations. This work should be wrapped up by the end of next week and then the contractor will work on building the retaining … Continued
Construction at the following four addresses is anticipated to begin February 4, weather dependent: 12 Harcourt St 15 Eye St 115 Center St 1840 Fifth Ave 1848 Fifth Ave 1902 Fifth Ave Construction on average is anticipated to take up to 5 days, starting with demolition of the existing sidewalk, removal of minor tree roots, … Continued
We have a milestone to report! Construction work on the west side of the Grand Avenue Bridge will be completed this week! Also, on the evening of Monday, January 28 from 9PM-5AM, the City’s contractor, Valentine Corporation will be shifting the concrete barriers to the east side of the bridge, opposite from where they are … Continued
Synopsis: There is a high pressure that will bring dry and tranquil weather to the area for the rest of this week and through the upcoming weekend. This dry pattern may last through the end of the month with mild days and cool nights. For long-range forecast though February-March-April the NWS prediction models are still … Continued
Construction at the following four addresses is anticipated to begin January 28, weather dependent: 4 Beryl Lane 318 Forbes Ave 153 Center Street 1956 Fifth Ave Please note — there were no new projects added this week and last due to the rainy weather. Rain is good for our ecosystem and reservoirs and ski trips, … Continued
The City of San Rafael and your local electricity provider, MCE, are proud to announce you may be eligible to save $3,500 on the purchase or lease of an electric vehicle (EV). MCE’s generous rebate for low-income qualifying customers gives you a great deal on a cutting-edge, new or used EV, especially when you combine … Continued
