The City takes a big step this week in its commitment to increase energy efficiency and reduce San Rafael’s overall carbon footprint with the replacement of more than 2,700 street light bulbs with LED lights. The LED (light-emitting diode) lights, use dramatically less energy than standard older, high pressure sodium lights, and are estimated to … Continued
Over the past few weeks, the contractor has made great strides to complete the wheelchair ramps and sidewalk, with only one small portion remaining. The landscaping contractor has installed an irrigation system for future use, and will install mulch throughout the landscape areas. On November 7th, the electrician began erection of the new traffic signal … Continued
SMART has already started performing work on the Larkspur extension. They have been installing sheet pile and constructing improvements along the new rail line. Next week SMART’s contractor will be closing Francisco Blvd West on October 17-24 to remove the existing wood trellis and wood walls along the San Rafael creek. Since these existing facilities are … Continued
Work Completed In Past Four Weeks The concrete pile foundations for the new bridge on the east side of Las Gallinas (see photos above). The foundations are 30’ deep and take about one day each to construct. The Contractor removed the old ‘pork-chop’ island on the southeast corner (i.e., Safeway corner) where the traffic signal … Continued
SMART Announces Full Service to begin August 25, 2017 SMART announced last week that it has received the green light from the Federal Railroad Administration to begin full passenger train service. Service will begin on Friday, August 25. Please remember to use extreme caution around the railroad tracks as the train will only sound the horn as … Continued
Crews are busily continuing work on the Freitas/Las Gallinas intersection. These updates will improve traffic flow, extend bike lanes, and upgrade the storm drain system among other things. We’ve completed demolition on the west side and will begin reconstruction soon. In tandem, new curb ramps and medians are being installed. Traffic control is in place … Continued
There is a serious parking crunch in East San Rafael! Densely populated neighborhoods and increased rates of car ownership over the years have led to serious parking issues in the Canal, Spinnaker, and Baypoint neighborhoods. The Mayor, Council and City have heard the community’s concerns, and the City commissioned a study this year to help … Continued
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The gates to the 76th annual 2017 Marin County Fair open this Friday, June 30th. The San Rafael Police Department would like everyone to have a fun and safe experience at the fair. Each year an estimated 20,000 visitors arrive throughout the course of each day and park in the various areas surrounding the fairgrounds. … Continued
The Golden Gate Bridge District Board of Directors voted unanimously this morning to close northbound lanes of traffic during the San Francisco Marathon. Northbound traffic lanes will be closed from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 23rd, as 15,000 runners are crossing the Bridge roadway. Southbound lanes will continue to flow as usual. … Continued
