Can your business reduce waste AND save money? Sure it can! Arizmendi Bakery slashed its landfill waste by nearly 60% after implementing a new program offered by Marin Sanitary Service. We feature Arizmendi in our latest Waste Wise Business Spotlight, along with tips to make recycling easier and need-to-know information about a new state law. Read … Continued
Contractors working for SMART will begin construction on Monday night, January 7, 2019, within the existing transit center. Work in the area will include the removal and the replacement of the existing rail system through the Center. SMART construction activity within the Transit Center will impact bus service only. For more information and trip-planning assistance, … Continued
WIND ADVISORY The National Weather Service in San Francisco has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 4 AM to 4 PM Saturday, January 5. Southerly winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph in the highest peaks and ridges. Winds will increase … Continued
Construction at the following address is anticipated to begin January 14, weather dependent: 1312 Second Street Construction on average is anticipated to take up to 5 days, starting with demolition of the existing sidewalk, removal of minor tree roots, followed by placement of the forms for new concrete, and completed with the pouring the new … Continued
Construction work to install the railroad crossing at Rice Drive will require the road’s closure from Francisco Blvd. W. to the west side of the tracks from January 2–31, 2019. Businesses on Rice Drive will remain open during construction.
Construction at the following four addresses is anticipated to begin January 7, weather dependent: 204 Forbes Ave 315 Forbes Ave 329 Forbes Ave 135 Eye Steet 375 FOrbes Ave 20 Elizabeth Way 1972 5th Ave Construction on average is anticipated to take up to 5 days, starting with demolition of the existing sidewalk, removal of … Continued
The City Council approved a revised direction to improve the intersection of Third and Hetherton. The revised direction includes the crosswalk removal on the south leg of the intersection and the addition of a crosswalk on the east leg. This design will eliminate the pedestrian vehicular conflict between the heavy left turn movement and pedestrians … Continued
On Monday December 17, 2018, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved the Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP), which shows all of the proposed funding for projects throughout the region and state. The FTIP showed that the full construction funding for Southern Heights Bridge was approved for FY 18/19. The documents note $4,185,000 for construction. Public … Continued
With the help of Parisi Transportation Consulting, Public Works was successful in applying for, and receiving grant funding from the Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) for 3rd Street from Lindaro Street to Grand Avenue. The $1,575,000 will fund high-visibility crosswalks with accessible curb ramps, advanced stop bars, pedestrian countdown signals at five intersections and … Continued
In early December, the contractor completed installation of the bridge abutments on each side of the San Rafael Canal. With abutment work complete, the contractor is focused on replacing the bridge barrier located on the west side of the vehicle bridge. While on the surface this barrier may appear simple to install, the barrier requires … Continued
