Category: Public Works

The benefits of Thermoplastic road markings

Road markings are important as they help make the roads safer for pedestrians and drivers as well as ensure that traffic flows smoothly.  Over time, these markings can fade and wear out making it difficult for drivers to see. Recently, a double yellow line was added on the curved sections of roadway along Mission St. … Continued

Traffic Division welcomes new Dean Allision intern Kelly Abey!

Kelly Abey joined DPW on June 16th as the 6th annual Honorary Dean Allison Intern. She has lived in San Rafael her whole life until college, where she goes to UC Davis. She recently finished her third year at Davis, double majoring in Environmental Policy, Analysis, and Planning and Sustainable Environmental Design. She is extremely … Continued

Third Street Improvement Project Weekly Update – 06/16/2023

The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic  closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK June 12 – June 16 Construction crews excavated for a new … Continued

Third Street Improvement Project Weekly Update – 06/09/2023

The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic  closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK June 5 – June 9 Construction crews excavated for the new … Continued

Third Street Improvement Project Weekly Update – 06/02/2023

The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic  closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK May 29 – June 2: Construction crews pulled fiber optic cable … Continued

Third Street Improvement Project – 05/26/2023 weekly update

The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic  closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK   May 22 – May 26 Construction crews replaced the sanitary sewer … Continued

Third Street Improvement Project – 05/19/2023 weekly update

The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic  closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK   May 15 – May 19 Construction crews replaced the sanitary sewer … Continued

Fire Station 55 – Construction update

Fire Station 55 is going through an exciting new phase of construction! Michael Paul Company is “breaking ground” (literally) at Fire Station 55 in preparation for the new hardscape. Plans for this hardscape include new parking lot, light poles, and refreshing the asphalt that carpets the drive‐in entrance of the fire station grounds. We look … Continued

State of the City dinner

The Department of Public Works Parks Division is integral to maintaining the City. They work tirelessly to maintain the City’s Parks to maximize the enjoyment for San Rafael residents and visitors. They maintain the City’s many roadsides and medians, performing major pruning, weed suppression, and trimming. They play a crucial role in pre-storm preparations in … Continued

Kerner Boulevard vegetation clean up

On Monday, the Parks department was on Kerner Blvd, weeding and trimming the trees in the medians between Larkspur St and Sonoma St.  Parking isn’t allowed on Mondays in the area to allow for street sweeping.  The Parks Department utilizes this time when the roadway is open to complete the work.  The sweeper comes through … Continued

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