Our consultant team for the Residential Parking Permit Program, Dixon Unlimited, will be in the City on Tuesday, July 9, to conduct site visits and meet with City staff throughout the day. They will be conducting research and gathering insights to help design and make recommendations for the new parking program. The team will engage … Continued
The City of San Rafael continues its efforts to alleviate the ongoing parking issues in East San Rafael. Most notably, the City has hired Dixon Resources Unlimited (Dixon), a consulting firm with extensive experience in nationwide parking program development, to develop a residential permit parking program and parking action plan. The City and Dixon are … Continued
To help address limited parking in the area and improve the traffic safety of the neighborhood, the Canal Parking Striping Project will implement new striping in the Canal neighborhood, which include installing street parking spaces with “T”s and “L”s, as well as installing red and yellow curb areas. This project is set to begin in … Continued
The City of San Rafael (City) is excited to announce the hiring of Dixon Resources Unlimited (Dixon) in the development of a residential parking permit program. Dixon is a consulting firm with experience assessing, designing, building, and operating successful nationwide parking programs. With an understanding of the complexities involved and a track record of working with municipalities … Continued
The City is pleased to announce the receipt of three proposals in response to our recent Request for Proposals (RFP) on a residential new parking permit program. These proposals, each presenting unique and forward-thinking solutions, are currently under review by our team. In our commitment to a thorough and fair evaluation, we plan to conduct interviews with … Continued
East San Rafael is a vibrant and diverse area that has traditionally been marked by socio-economic disparities compared to the rest of San Rafael. The area has a mix of residential and commercial spaces and has faced an increased demand for parking due to population growth, housing shortages, economic development, and changes in land use. … Continued
The City of San Rafael is soliciting proposals from qualified mobility, traffic, and parking consulting firms to develop a residential parking permit program that aligns with the unique needs and preferences of the City while also drawing upon best practices from similar programs implemented in other municipalities. Responses are due on December 7th, 2023, no later … Continued
In partnership with Bahia Vista Elementary School, the City is piloting a two-month overnight parking pilot program to address the parking issue in the Canal. This is a pilot program, and its continuation will depend on its success. Where: Bahia Vista Elementary Parking Lot When: June 15 – August 15, 2023 Cost: June 15 – … Continued
The Spinnaker Point parking modification project has been completed and open to the public effective 3/27/23. There are now 43 angled stalls that replace the 28 parallel spots for a net gain of 15 spaces. The new spots will allow residents to park for up to 24 hours before having to move their car. … Continued
Written by: JC Agcaoili, Assistant Engineer Planting is now complete at the Spinnaker Point Parking Modification project and the striping has been laid out. Final striping will be installed on Friday, March 23rd, weather permitting. We look forward to opening the parking spaces to the public as we understand how important additional parking is to … Continued
