Recently, staff refreshed and added ladders to the cross walks for better visibility at the intersection of Freitas and Del Ganado. Staff applied thermoplastic which typically lasts five years compared to the one-year lifespan of the latex paints that were used in the past. In the photos you will see streets lead worker Tyler Nord...
San Rafael was fortunate to receive about $1M in grant funding from MTC in 2018 to upgrade our traffic signal controllers and add Miovision video detection at over 50 signalized intersections downtown so the Traffic Engineering division could have a better idea of how traffic is flowing through the area and where we might need...
Snapshot - de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo CAPTION: Sun Valley Park, San Rafael PHOTO CREDIT: Laura Washburn, Library and Recreation Department Last Quiz Question Congrats to Laurence Sykes for being the first to respond correctly to our mystery photo in the last Snapshot Quiz. The photo featured a...
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is re-starting the US-101 NB Central San Rafael off-ramp bridge replacement. The project commenced on February 2021, and on December 11, 2021, the project was suspended due to environmental regulations for creek work. From June 27 - July 1, 2022, there will be a lane closure starting at 9...
Wilhelm tree crews will be working in locations listed. They will be doing vegetation work along PG&E powerlines starting Monday 6/27/2022 through Friday 7/01/22. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: WILHELM LLC (707) 708-2932 612 BAMBOO TER 638 BARBERRY LN 16 BOLANOS DR 8 BRADCLIFF CT 8 BRADCLIFF CT 453 BRET HARTE RD...
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 20 - June 24): Continued nightwork for the water...
Snapshot - de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo CAPTION: Freitas Park located at 371 Montecillo Road PHOTO CREDIT: Lara Washburn, Library and Recreation Program Coordinator Last Quiz Question Congrats to Luben Stoilov for being the first to respond correctly to our mystery photo in the last Snapshot Quiz. The...
On the morning of Saturday, June 18th a community outreach meeting was held at Sun Valley Park. Dozens of residents showed up with their families to participate in the survey and share their thoughts on the upcoming playground improvement project. Residents were able to vote on several different options including color scheme, accessory play equipment,...
Construction on the lower Bungalow Ave. section from Woodland Ave. to Picnic Ave has started this week. This project will extend the current width of the roadway, while removing steep gutters, improving the overall safety of the street. This area will be closed to traffic during work hours Monday – Friday from 7AM – 5PM. ...
As we enter fire season, clearing the City's roadsides of flashy dry fuels becomes extremely important. Parks staff have been clearing known areas as well as areas brought to our attention by the public. In the photos, you will see an area on Fairhills Drive being cleared by Parks maintenance worker Jody Sanchez. The area...
The Traffic Engineering division has been busy managing the Canal Community Based Transportation Plan (CBTP). This plan is community driven and summarizes the transportation challenges experienced by the residents in this area. The biggest challenges we heard about were lack of street lighting, frequency of transit and cleanliness of bus stops, and lack of bicycle...
Through several different community processes, DPW has heard loud and clear that the street lighting in the Canal is insufficient. The Canal neighborhood has other challenges, like residents having to park on the street far away from their homes, walking home from the bus stops, and lack of marked bicycle facilities and the insufficient street...
The Traffic Engineering division continues to build out the network of video detection and automated traffic signal performance measures (ATSPM) with the installation of Miovision fisheye cameras and cabinet hardware at Bellam Boulevard/Andersen Drive and Bellam Blvd. and Kerner Blvd. Public Works now has access to 24/7 turning movement counts, including pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit...
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Wilhelm tree crews will be working in locations listed. They will be doing vegetation work along PG&E powerlines starting Monday 6/20/2022 thru Friday 6/24/22. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: WILHELM LLC (707) 708-2932 612 BAMBOO TER 638 BARBERRY LN 16 BOLANOS DR 8 BRADCLIFF CT 8 BRADCLIFF CT 189 BRET HARTE RD...
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 13 - June 17): Continued nightwork for the water...
MMWD will be temporary closing the road near 250 Alpine St to perform a leak repair. The road closure will happen on Tue June 21 from approximately 9 A.M – 4 P.M. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2206-045 and notifications have been provided to the residents.
CSI Construction will be lifting some screen walls at 1201 Fifth Avenue specifically between B Street and C Street. As a result, this section of road will be closed off momentarily. The road closure will occur on June 22, 2022 at 7:00 AM and may be in place for the 3-5 hours. Signage boards shall...
The City of San Rafael (“City”) is inviting Proposals from qualified firms and individual consultants for preparation of an update to the City’s 2007 Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and EOC Handbook. The new EOP and EOC Handbook should reflect a whole community approach and address the unique resources, challenges, and hazards in San Rafael. The...
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 6 - June 10): Nightwork for the water main...
From Saturday, June 11 to Sunday, June 12, the the two right lanes of the Northbound 101 Central San Rafael offramp will be closed from 7 am - 5 pm. Please expect delays and plan to travel accordingly. Detours will be in place; please see familiarize yourself with the roadway detours which can be found on the Caltrans project website. Motorists...
June 7, 2022 Around 9:50pm on Monday evening reports for a brush fire behind Dominican University, off Deer Park road were reported. Fire and Law Enforcement immediately responded to the scene and requested additional support. In total, 19 engines from multiple Marin Fire agencies responded, while other units mobilized to assure routine emergency coverage remained...
Community members can apply online to serve on our boards and commissions, and more information and eligibility requirements are as follows: Voter Approved Tax Oversight Committee Board Description: The Voter Approved Tax Oversight Committee’s purpose is to review the collection and expenditure of voter approved tax revenues collected under the authority of voter-approved City tax...
Maintaining vegetation growth plays a part when it comes to fire mitigation. The Parks Division crew has been busy working along the Shoreline Path, pruning shrubs and clearing the weeds and overgrown vegetation behind the homes in the Spinnaker subdivision. Here you see Parks Division crew member Nathan Momsen putting the finishing touches on a...
This week, Facilities team members completed a new project at the request of the Police Department. The PD had requested a larger bare wall for purposes of displaying plaques in their main hallway. In order to create space, the existing wainscoting was removed, and the wall was then repaired and repainted.
Previously, the stairs at the Falkirk Cultural Center were in a bit of disrepair. This week, the Facilities Team completed repair work of the side stairs that lead to the rear entrance of the center. The decomposed granite used as steps had compacted from normal use and was filled in to prevent any trips or...
The San Rafael Leadership Institute (SRLI) is a nine-month program of the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce that embraces, explores, and collaborates with different leaders throughout Marin County. This year the SRLI class has three graduates from the City of San Rafael: Shawn Plate (Finance), Alex Holm (SRPD), and April Miller (Public Works). This year’s class project was focused on...
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. **ATTENTION: UPCOMING NIGHTWORK** NIGHTWORK to resume on Sunday, June 5 Motorists are...
Wilhelm tree crews will be working in locations listed. They will be doing vegetation work along PG&E powerlines starting Monday 6/06/2022 thru Friday 6/10/22. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: WILHELM LLC (707) 708-2932 612 BAMBOO TER 638 BARBERRY LN 16 BOLANOS DR 8 BRADCLIFF CT 8 BRADCLIFF CT 189 BRET HARTE RD 453...
Snapshot - de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo CAPTION: Falkirk Cultural Center Dining Room taken during morning hours PHOTO CREDIT: Walter Gonzalez, City Manager’s Office Community and Engagement Last Quiz Question Congrats to Ralph Mihan for being the first to correctly respond to our mystery photo in the...
