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...
A Day with Dean By Thomas Wong Former Honorary Dean Allison Intern, and current Junior Civil Engineer I had the honor of meeting Mr. Dean Allison only once. I had finished a degree in civil engineering a few years prior and continued to work in the construction industry as I had done for many years....
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...
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...
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...
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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....
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....
At the intersection of Bret Harte Road, Twain Harte Lane and Baldwin Court, the Public Works Department will be installing an All-Way STOP and STOP Ahead signs where applicable. The installation will take place as soon as scheduling and weather permits.
At the intersection of Terrace Avenue and Ross Valley Road, the Public Works Department will be installing STOP signs on Terrace Avenue at Ross Valley Road and STOP Ahead signs where applicable. The installation will take place as soon as scheduling and weather permits.
At the intersection of Marina Boulevard and Loma Linda Road, the Public Works Department will be installing an All-Way STOP. The installation will take place as soon as scheduling and weather permits.
At the intersection of Mission Avenue and Belle Avenue, the Public Works Department will be installing an All-Way STOP and upgrading to ladder crosswalks. The installation will take place as soon as scheduling and weather permits.
At their 7 p.m. meeting on Monday evening, the City Council will hear an informational report about a proposed plan for ensuring sidewalks in San Rafael are well-maintained. We've researched how other communities have addressed sidewalk repair and will be presenting recommendations on next steps: including the the potential adoption of an ordinance and a...
Over the last several months, our Public Works Department has worked with a number of neighborhoods to collaborate on an approach to sidewalk and tree maintenance. On Monday evening, the City Council will consider pursuing a shared sidewalk and tree maintenance program whereby the City matches the funding provided by the adjacent property owner up...
The MTC Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to program $4.025 million to the Francisco Boulevard East / Grand Avenue Bridge Pedestrian and Bicycle Connectivity project submitted by the City of San Rafael with support from the Transportation Authority of Marin. The City of San Rafael’s project was ranked No. 1 of the 14 projects in the Bay...
The City Council will receive an informational update on the San Rafael Transit Center Relocation Study at their meeting on Monday. Relocation of the transit center will be necessary when SMART extends service to Larkspur, as the location of the tracks will directly impact bus operations. This grant-funded study focuses on identifying both interim and...
Project Description: These two projects include installation of hot mix asphalt and/or micro-surfacing treatments at various locations throughout the City. This project also includes installation of American's With Disability Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps, curb, gutter, and sidewalk. Curb ramps must be installed prior to resurfacing of streets per federal law. Project Status: This project is in the design phase. Below is a...
Project Description: This project includes installation of 9 American’s With Disability Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps, curb, gutter, sidewalk, and drainage improvements at the following intersections: Ida Street and Second Street Sonoma Street and Elaine Way Sonoma Street and Charlotte Drive Hoag Street and Mill Street Fairfax Street and Charlotte Drive Project Status: The construction contract was...
Project Description: These two projects include installation of hot mix asphalt and/or micro-surfacing treatments at various locations throughout the City. This project also includes installation of American's With Disability Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps, curb, gutter, and sidewalk. Curb ramps must be installed prior to resurfacing of streets per federal law. Project Status: The project was awarded to Ghilotti Construction Company. Construction of...
The City has received grant funding through the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), as administered through Caltrans, to make improvements to the intersection of Third Street and Hetherton Street. Both streets are major arterials and serve as critical corridors with connections to the US 101 southbound on- and off-ramps, Downtown San Rafael, West Marin communities,...
Project Description: These two projects included installation of hot mix asphalt and/or micro-surfacing treatments at various locations throughout the City. This project also included installation of American's With Disability Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps, curb, gutter, and sidewalk. Curb ramps must be installed prior to resurfacing of streets per federal law. Project Status: This project is complete. Ghilotti Bros. Inc was awarded...
Project Description: This project includes installation of 16 American’s With Disability Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps, curb, gutter, and sidewalk at various locations throughout the City. Project Status: Construction contract was awarded to Coastside Concrete. Construction began June 15, 2014 and completed on August 3, 2015.
