Author: erika.spencer@cityofsanrafael.org

Grand Ave Cycle Track: July 2023 update

Construction Bid Opening: July 27, 2023 Estimated Construction Start: September 2023 The Grand Avenue Cycle Track Project is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to improve connectivity throughout San Rafael and increase safety for bicyclists and pedestrians. A Class IV protected bicycle facility will be installed on Grand Avenue between Second Street and Fourth Street. … Continued

San Quentin Pump Station: July 2023 update

Construction Start: April 2023 Estimated Completion: Fall 2024 Work on the San Quentin Pump Station Reconstruction project continues with the wet well and pressure vault of the new pump station. As shown in the pictures, the formwork for the wet well and pressure vault was constructed, allowing for the pouring of concrete. Work in August … Continued

Fire Station 55 – Construction update

Contact: Faby Guillen – Senior Project Manager Site work is complete at Fire Station 55! Michael Paul Company has completed the parking lot work at Fire Station 55. The contractor regraded, repaved, and restriped the eight-space parking lot, which includes one accessible stall. Other upgrades include new curb and gutter throughout, exterior lighting, and a … Continued

Terra Linda median maintenance

Parks Division staff have been recently working on the annual pruning and cleanup of the medians in Terra Linda. This task involves pruning the many Oleander bushes that grow in the medians. The small Parks Crew supplemented their staff with contracted labor to speed up the process. The pruning is especially important near intersections where … Continued

Lindaro Pump Station wet well maintenance

Every summer, our Streets Division staff clean the wet wells of the City’s 11 storm water pump stations. The wet wells act as a catch basin for sediment and debris before the stormwater is pumped into the canal or bay. Staff use confined space safety equipment, including retrieval gear and air monitoring equipment, to enter … Continued

Temporary road closure – 1 St. Francis Lane – 6/28/2023

PG&E will be temporarily closing St Francis Ln to replace a gas service in the area. The road closure will happen Wednesday, June 28, from approximately 9 A.M. – 4 P.M. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2209-008 and notifications have been provided to affected properties.  

Night work notification – 800 Mission St. – 6-22-2023

PG&E’s subcontractor, Edison Power Constructors, will be working at night to replace power poles near 800 Mission Ave. The night work is schedule for Thursday, 6/22 from approximately 8 P.M to 5 A.M. The work requires power to be turned off in the area and the traffic signal at the Mission Ave & Lincoln Ave … Continued

Legislative Visit Day

On June 14th Public Works Director April Miller participated in a Joint Legislative Visit Day hosted by the American Public Works Association and American Society of Civil Engineers at the California State Capital. Public works officials and consultants met with members and representatives from the State Assembly and State Senate to express our support for … Continued

San Quentin pump station: June 2023 update

Construction Start: April 2023 Estimated Completion: Summer 2024 Work on the San Quentin Pump Station Reconstruction project continues with the foundation of the new pump station. As shown in the picture above, the concrete floating slab has been installed and the formwork for the pump bays that will house the new pumps is being prepared. … Continued

Engineering Division welcomes two new junior engineers

Public Works is excited to have two new junior engineers join the Capital Improvement Projects team. Sage Crosby received her Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering – Sustainable Design/Construction – Structures from Stanford University and has her Engineer-In-Training certification. She previously worked as a Junior Designer at a Structural Engineering firm. One interesting fact … Continued

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