Construction work on the final section of the Bungalow Ave project began late last month. This section of Bungalow Ave being reconstructed is the area between Woodland Ave and Picnic Ave, often referred as “lower Bungalow.” The City’s contractor, Ghilotti Bro’s Inc (GBI) has been making great progress. GBI has been accommodating folks in the … Continued
Earlier this year, Public Works solicited bid for the 20 Meyer Rd. Slide Repair project. Public Works awarded the contract for the project to Piazza Construction in March. Due to material delays, it has taken a few months before we could determine a projected start date. The project is now projected to start on Monday … Continued
Contact: A. Fabiola Guillen, Sr. Project Manager – Public Works Construction continues at the two fire stations. At Fire Station 54, Wickman Development and Construction, construction is well underway with wall framing and the concrete placement of the elevator tower. The work was successfully completed last Thursday. This is a critical milestone that will … Continued
Recently, the Vehicle Maintenance Division received its Blue Seal of Excellence from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). To receive this recognition, 75% of the technicians performing diagnosis and repairs in the shop must be ASE certified. ASE is an independent non-profit organization that has worked to improve the quality of vehicle repair … Continued
Recently, staff refreshed and added ladders to the cross walks for better visibility at the intersection of Freitas and Del Ganado. Staff applied thermoplastic which typically lasts five years compared to the one-year lifespan of the latex paints that were used in the past. In the photos you will see streets lead worker Tyler Nord … Continued
San Rafael was fortunate to receive about $1M in grant funding from MTC in 2018 to upgrade our traffic signal controllers and add Miovision video detection at over 50 signalized intersections downtown so the Traffic Engineering division could have a better idea of how traffic is flowing through the area and where we might need … Continued
On the morning of Saturday, June 18th a community outreach meeting was held at Sun Valley Park. Dozens of residents showed up with their families to participate in the survey and share their thoughts on the upcoming playground improvement project. Residents were able to vote on several different options including color scheme, accessory play equipment, … Continued
Construction on the lower Bungalow Ave. section from Woodland Ave. to Picnic Ave has started this week. This project will extend the current width of the roadway, while removing steep gutters, improving the overall safety of the street. This area will be closed to traffic during work hours Monday – Friday from 7AM – 5PM. … Continued
As we enter fire season, clearing the City’s roadsides of flashy dry fuels becomes extremely important. Parks staff have been clearing known areas as well as areas brought to our attention by the public. In the photos, you will see an area on Fairhills Drive being cleared by Parks maintenance worker Jody Sanchez. The area … Continued
The Traffic Engineering division has been busy managing the Canal Community Based Transportation Plan (CBTP). 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 stops, and lack of bicycle … Continued
