Category: Public Works

Emergency mainline repair work

After the playground area at Parkside Daycare was recently flooded, Parks personnel had to make an emergency repair on the 4” irrigation mainline that feeds water to the Albert Park ballfield.  Parks Maintenance division member Matt Scales is shown placing the new valve box over the shut-off valve for the irrigation line.

Citywide street marking repainting

Road markings are essential to maintain the control of traffic streets and highways.  Faded pavement markings can lead to dangerous driving conditions as they diminish visibility and make it harder for motorists to determine the correct driving protocol in certain areas, especially at night. Paint crews have been out repainting faded street markings and legends. To … Continued

Third Street Improvement Project – 05/12/2023 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 8 – May 12) Sonic Telecom construction crews bored the … Continued

Third Street Improvement Project – 05/05/2023 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 1 – May 5) Construction crews replaced the sanitary sewer … Continued

Night Work: Second Street Curb Ramp Work Scheduled for May 2nd

The curb ramps on the northeast corner by the Shell gas station  will be removed on May 2nd.  They will be replaced with concrete and a barricade will be installed.  The demolition is scheduled for May 2nd at night, and will require two lane closures on Second Street.  The work will be done from 8:00pm to … Continued

The importance of auto mechanics problem solving skills

Through problem solving, auto mechanics can determine what part(s) need repair or replacement.  Having strong problem-solving skills allows mechanics to provide preventative maintenance as well.  In the photo below, Garage technician Angel Lopez is shown replacing  the water pump assembly on one of our patrol units due to having a fresh and noticeable leak that, … Continued

Freitas Parkway sidewalk replacement – construction completed!

The Freitas Parkway Sidewalk Replacement project was recently completed in April 2023 as part of the City’s Sidewalk Repair and Replacement program. This project replaced approximately 5,000 square feet of severely damaged sidewalk on the south side of Freitas Parkway between Montecillo Road and Las Gallinas Avenue. All traffic control and pedestrian detour signs have … Continued

The importance of auto mechanics problem solving skills

Through problem solving, auto mechanics can determine what part(s) need repair or replacement.  Having strong problem-solving skills allows mechanics to provide preventative maintenance as well.  In the photo below, Garage technician Angel Lopez is shown replacing the water pump assembly on one of our patrol units due to having a fresh and noticeable leak that, … Continued

Third Street Improvement Project – 04/28/2023 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.    NIGHT WORK  APRIL 24-28   Beginning April 24th, 2023, construction crews will … Continued

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