Embarcadero Way from Marina Court Drive to Sea View Avenue is narrow with a steep drop and does not accommodate two-way traffic very well. There also is no room to pull over to allow another vehicle to pass. In collaboration with the County, the City is collecting volumes on all streets that meet at the...
There is a half-mile gap in the North-South Greenway between Ranch Road and the Puerto Suello Path at the top of Lincoln Avenue. The vision of the North-South Greenway is that is an All Ages and Abilities bicycle facility that takes people to different destinations parallel to the SMART rail line. The City has filled...
San Rafael is undergoing a study with the help of Fehr and Peers to complete an assessment of the Canal neighborhood utilizing data and community feedback to better understand the transportation challenges and pinch points in East San Rafael. This study will take about a year to complete. We can use information from this study...
One of the big transportation issues in the Canal neighborhood is the on-street parking supply that can’t keep up with the parking demand. With the help of W-trans, and in collaboration with Parking Services, the area has been studied and assessed for potential improvements. After changing the parking time limits to 24 hours in the...
The Active Transportation Program is a competitive grant program in California. A previous Cycle funded the recently completed Francisco East Sidewalk Widening. Cycle 6 is doing a call for applications and the City will be applying for the Canal Swing Bridge. This bridge would connect the northwest corner of the Canal to Third Street, near...
On January 2022, the reconstruction of Fire Station 55, on 955 Point San Pedro Road, commenced. Construction activities include the use of large vehicles and equipment. While construction is underway, the San Rafael Fire Department is sharing the site with the contractor building the new station. Currently, the fire crew is living in a temporary...
Kings Roofing will be closing Brooks St on Saturday 2/12 for approximately 5-6 hours to set up a crane for roofing work at the Kaiser office building. They have an encroachment permit, EP2201-073, and neighboring properties have been notified. Emergency contact is Mike Shultz (916) 956-4251.
In February 11, 2021 the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California made the decision to adopt a wireline provider resiliency strategy. As some residents may know the California Public Utilities Commission has ordered telecommunication companies to install a system to provide 72-hour battery back up to communication lines particularly to 9-1-1. These facilities...
Wilhelm tree crews will be working in locations listed. They will be doing vegetation work along PG&E powerlines starting Monday 2/07/22 thru Friday 2/11/22. 0 ANDERSEN DR | NEAR 59 JORDAN ST 700 B ST 37 BAY WAY 614 BELLE AVE 35 BELLEVUE AVE 95 BILLOU ST 54 BLOSSOM DR 18 BLOSSOM DR EXT 58...
Snapshot - de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo CAPTION: Loch Lomond Marina Jetty, January 2022 PHOTO CREDIT: Rob Fassberg, Sun Valley Resident Last Quiz Question Congrats to Missey Jaquysh for being the first to correctly respond to our mystery photo in the last Snapshot Quiz. The photo featured was of the Southern Heights Bridge that was recently completed after being in the works for many years. Construction began in...
AT&T will be conducting maintenance to their telecommunication lines, as well as tree work. Here are a list of roads that they will be working along with a map of the regions work will be happening. Work is scheduled for 2/7/2022 – 3/11/2022. Follow all traffic control signs and detours. The street include: Bayview...
PG&E will be performing overhead work and a pole replacement at 339 C St. The C Street will be closed at C Street at Bayview. The road closure will beginning on February 16, 2022 and will only last for one (1) day. Please refer to detour map.
Wilhelm tree crews will be working in locations listed. They will be doing vegetation work along PG&E powerlines starting Monday 1/31/22 thru Friday 2/04/22. 50 ALBERT PARK LN 910 ANDERSEN DR 935 ANDERSEN DR 37.960783 -122.512617 ANDERSEN DR 37.961217 -122.513335 ANDERSEN DR 0 ANDERSEN DR | NEAR 14 WOODLAND AVE 0 ANDERSEN DR | NEAR...
Precision Crane will be doing closing NB lane of A St between 4th and 5th on 1/29/2022 starting at 7 am. There will also be no pedestrian access along the work area for safety. Work involves the removal and replacement of the rooftop boiler. Operation will be for one (1) day. Please see attached detour...
The Department of Public Works is conducting a series of drainage projects in areas that were identified for flooding during heavy rainstorms. To this extent, the City’s contractor, Maggiora & Ghilotti, will be be replacing the catch basin located at the corner of Point San Pedro Road and Loch Lomond Drive. On Friday, February 4...
Currently there are several phone lines down in the Central San Rafael area from 4th and Lincoln all the way to the Grand Ave and Mission area. Some of these downed lines are for alarm lines or medical emergency phone numbers. AT&T will be working to bring these lines back into service and will need...
Currently there are several phone lines down in the Central San Rafael area from 4th and Lincoln all the way to the Grand Ave and Mission area. Some of these downed lines are for alarm lines or medical emergency phone numbers. AT&T will be working to bring these lines back into service and will need...
Edison Power Contractors working on behalf of PG&E is scheduled to work on 01/29/2022. This work will require a road closure at 144 Bungalow Ave to replace a power pole. Please follow all traffic control detour and drive safely.
Map-drawing tool & paper maps available / Una herramienta para dibujar mapas está disponible en línea ahora (Español abajo) The City of San Rafael is currently in the process of redrawing its City Council election district boundaries and we want to hear from you! New census data is used every 10 years to redraw district...
The City of San Rafael continues to successfully operate the temporary Service Support Area (SSA) for those experiencing homelessness. Individuals are in a safe place (the City funds security 24 hours a day, 7 days a week) where they can access a variety of services such as mobile showers, bathrooms, case management, charging stations, and donations. The site...
The Department of Public Works is conducting a series of drainage projects in areas that were identified for flooding during heavy rainstorms. To this extent, the City's contractor, Maggiora & Ghilotti, will be constructing a retaining wall on Scenic Avenue. Originally, this work was scheduled for Wednesday, January 26. It has now been rescheduled to...
San Rafael Fire Department is pleased to announce that funds are available to help residents adapt to wildfire throughout the San Rafael area. Through funds provided by the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA), the San Rafael Fire Department is happy to provide property owners with a Grant Program to financially assist the reduction of wildfire...
Building A Citywide Technology Improvement Plan (TIP) What it is: The FY22-23 Technology Improvement Plan serves as a comprehensive strategy to support the upgrade, replacement, and development of digital solutions across the City. Digital in partnership with each City department will inventory current technology, define and roadmap improvements, and build a transparent process for forecasting, budgeting, and developing realistic project timelines. ...
MMWD will be closing the road at 2 Antonette on 1/25/2022. MMWD will be doing a service repair on the water line in the area. Restoration of the roadway will be done at a later time. Please follow detours and drive safely.
Wilhelm tree crews will be working along PG&E powerlines to but back vegetation at the following locations starting Monday 1/24/22 thru Friday 1/28/22: 15 ALLENSBY LN 910 ANDERSEN DR 935 ANDERSEN DR 37.960783 -122.512617 ANDERSEN DR 37.961217 -122.513335 ANDERSEN DR 0 ANDERSEN DR | NEAR 14 WOODLAND AVE 0 ANDERSEN DR | NEAR 59 JORDAN...
On January 10, 2022, the City issued notice to general contractor, Wickman Development and Construction, for the reconstruction of Fire Stations 54 & 55. Fire Station 54 is located at 46 Castro Avenue in the Canal neighborhood, whereas Fire Station 55 is located at 955 Point San Pedro Road. The contractor started with site preparation...
Starting January 24th, the City’s contractor, Forster & Kroeger Landscape Management Inc., will be performing extensive roadside clearance in the neighborhoods of Mont Marin, Rafael Meadows, Santa Venetia, Bayside Acres, Country Club, Dominican, Montecito, Bret Harte, California Park, Gerstle Park, and Picnic Valley. The vegetation work will include work alongside and overhead of the roadway...
PG&E will be performing overhead work along Andersen Drive at 7 locations. There will be one location with a road closure beginning January 24, 2022. Closure is expected to last from 7 am – 6 pm. The west bound lane along Andersen will be closed at Lindaro. Please refer to detour map.
Marin County Public Health is urging all residents and community members to take advantage of free home test kits now being offered by the Federal Government. Log onto COVIDtests.gov to place your order now. Every household in the United States is eligible to receive four free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests should arrive by mail...
