Author: erika.spencer@cityofsanrafael.org

Fourth Street traffic signal timing

The Traffic Engineering division continues to adjust signal timing in downtown San Rafael. We changed the cycle length on Fourth Street from 90 seconds to 75 seconds so we can serve each direction and each mode (cars, bikes, pedestrians) more frequently. Below are time-space diagrams for Fourth Street in the morning and evening. The goal … Continued

Pedestrian volumes at Fourth Street and B Street

And the numbers are in! The traffic engineering division utilized data from the Miovision cameras downtown and found that Thursdays were the most popular day to attend Dining Under the Lights (DUTL), during the summer and when school was back in session. Pictured is a visual of pedestrian volumes at Fourth Street/B Street from Wednesday … Continued

Grand Ave Cycle Track

San Rafael Public Works was successful in getting over $500,000 in grant funding for the Grand Avenue two-way cycle track from Fourth Street to Second Street through TAM and Bay Trail funding sources. The rest of the project will be paid for with Gas Tax and Traffic Mitigation Fees. We have been able to chip … Continued

Bungalow Ave and Woodland Ave project update

Project Engineer: JC Agcaoili Construction is continuing along on our Bungalow and Woodland Ave resurfacing project.  We’d like to thank everyone for your patience as we continue to place new, ADA compliant curb ramps along Woodland Ave.  The recent rains did present some challenges to our construction crews as they are having to clear out … Continued

Francisco Blvd resurfacing project

The City’s contractor Ghilotti Construction Company is working on the resurfacing of Francisco Boulevard East between Vivian Street and Grand Avenue. They have been working diligently around the inclement weather and anticipate returning the road to regular operation by the end of week. The manholes will be adjusted for a smoother finished surface next week … Continued

US-101 NB Central San Rafael off-ramp bridge replacement (CalTrans)

Caltrans and their contract Gordan N Ball have removed the temporary bridge that was placed on the 101NB Central San Rafael offramp and returned the third lane of traffic to operation. They are still working on the fourth lane that will be a dedicated right turn pocket onto Second Street.

Rainstorm soaks City of San Rafael

Recently, the Bay Area saw a historic storm pass through the area on Sunday, October 24th. San Rafael received over 8 inches of rain in a 24-hour period along with strong gusty winds and a storm surge that caused a predicted 5.6ft tide to swell to a 6.9ft observed height. San Rafael saw significant flooding … Continued

CalTrans is planning a Freitas Parkway offramp re-do

The Caltrans engineering team is working to relocate the bus stop at the northbound Freitas Parkway offramp to make it safer and ADA accessible.  As a part of the project, they are proposing to improve the intersection of Freitas Parkway, Civic Center Drive and Old Redwood Highway by installing a round-about there.  This exciting change … Continued

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