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FAQ Tag: parking services

How can I get to the ferry by bicycle?

The Cal Park Tunnel bike and walking path connects Andersen Drive in San Rafael to Larkspur Landing. Check out 511.org for help planing your bike trip to the Larkspur Ferry or the Sausalito Ferry terminals. You can get additional information about biking to, and bringing your bike aboard, ferries by visiting Golden Gate Ferry website.

Can I park my RV / oversized vehicle on a City street?

RVs may not be parked on public streets citywide (except when a temporary permit has been issued by the Parking Services office). If you don’t have space on your property to store your RV, check out these RV storage facilities in and around Marin County. Oversized & commercial vehicles may only be parked on public … Continued

How do I use your parking meters?

Our parking meters accept coins (except pennies) and credit cards for your convenience and ease of use. In addition, you can pay, as well as add time to your meter, with the parkmobile app.

Can I park overnight in Downtown San Rafael?

For 1-3 nights, you may park in the Downtown A Street and C Street municipal garages for a daily fee of $10. For more than 3 consecutive nights, it’s possible but we should talk.

Where can I park Downtown?

Downtown San Rafael has a variety of public parking lots and garages, as well as the ever-popular on-street spaces for those of us who love parallel-parking. All city facilities Downtown require payment to park Monday through Saturday.  Check signs for hours and payment info.  The City of San Rafael provides free parking Downtown on Sundays … Continued

Can I pay Marin Parking Authority tickets here?

You cannot pay Marin Parking Authority tickets with the City of San Rafael. The City of San Rafael and Marin Parking Authority are separate agencies.  The Marin Parking Authority handles all parking citations received in Marin County except San Rafael. You may call (800) 989-2058, or pay online. The Marin Parking Authority does not have a local … Continued

How are speed limits set?

The following speed limits are established by State law and do not need to be posted in order to be enforced: 25 MPH speed limit in business and residential districts 25 MPH in school zones when children are present 15 MPH speed limit in alleys; at intersections and railroad crossings where visibility is limited and … Continued

How do I get around the city?

We have lots of great local bus routes provided by Marin Transit. Golden Gate Transit also provides regional bus service to San Francisco, the East Bay, and Sonoma County. San Rafael is also connected to the North Bay 101 corridor by the SMART Train. You can conveniently pay for all types of Bay Area transit … Continued

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