Work Completed To Date The City's Contractor, Ghilotti Bros, has widened Freitas Parkway heading eastbound as drivers approach the intersection. This roadway widening will allow for the extension of the existing bike lane up to the traffic signal. Recently the traffic signal operations were modified such that the existing left turn lanes on Freitas could...
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....
SMART will begin its soft launch this week with free preview rides for the public, designed to offer passengers an early look at the North Bay’s newest transportation system. Based on more than a thousand responses from the public identifying what stations they will use and what days they would like to ride, SMART has...
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.
Over the past year the County of Marin, local service providers, and the City of San Rafael have begun adopting a dramatically new strategy for ending chronic homelessness. This new approach is called “Coordinated Entry,” and it has been pioneered, vetted, and proven successful in communities around the country. This is Part 2 of a three-part...
It's that time of year again! This weekend is Italian Street Painting Marin at Fourth & A Streets. You can't really have street painting without a couple of street closures. So, from 8 a.m. on Wednesday, 06/21 (tomorrow) to 4 p.m. on Monday, 6/26 the following streets will be closed: A Street will be closed...
Over the past year the County of Marin, local service providers, and the City of San Rafael have begun adopting a dramatically new strategy for ending chronic homelessness. This new approach is called “Coordinated Entry,” and it has been pioneered, vetted, and proven successful in communities around the country. This is Part 1 of a...
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...
There have been many changes since our current General Plan was adopted in 2004. There are new State laws, regulations, demographic changes and even a new train! The new General Plan 2040, once updated and adopted, will guide the City into the next 20 years. This update will take three years to create, involving data...
Upgrades are planned for one of the City’s oldest sections of central San Rafael near the Canal. At their Monday meeting, the City Council will review a bid from Northern Pacific Corporation for installation of new curb ramps, sidewalk, storm drain construction and a traffic signal. Focus is on safety for pedestrians by removing the...
On Monday evening, the City Council will recognize the importance of Camp Chance—a summer camp ,for at-risk and underserved youth in our community ages 11 - 13, organized by the City of San Rafael Police Department's Youth Services Bureau. Camp Chance gives young people a chance to camp overnight, swim, hike and learn about nature...
Also on Monday, the City Council will hear from our liaison to the Sonoma/Marin Mosquito Vector Control District. This District works to protect the health and welfare of the community from mosquitoes and vector-borne disease. A fully equipped laboratory supports the work of certified vector control technicians, who conduct surveillance for mosquitoes throughout Marin and...
We've recently installed new sidewalks, curbs and gutters on the southwest corner of the Freitas/Las Gallinas intersection. Storm drain improvements, as well as tree trimming will be completed in the upcoming weeks. The left turn lanes on Freitas Parkway will likely be closed beginning this week for the next several months while the bridge and...
At Monday night’s meeting, the City Council will recognize July as Parks & Recreation month. We encourage the community to spend the summer with us. Here are a few fun ways to do so: Summer Camps: Skateboarding & Sport Camps including Flag Football and Baseball have some spots available! Looking for a camp poolside, check...
If you love helping to build young minds, want to be a positive influence in children's lives and enjoy being part of a great team, then check out the following jobs and join our team with the City of San Rafael Child Care Program. Learn more and apply.
Two Zipcars, a Honda Civic named “Hoo Koo E Koo” and a Subaru Impreza named “Lightsaber” (both EPA SmartWay Certified), are now available for reservation by the hour or by the day with gas and insurance included. The vehicles are parked at the Whistlestop parking lot (at the corner of Tamalpais Ave and 4th Street),...
You may have noticed less train horn in San Rafael. In response to community concerns about noise, the San Rafael City Council established a Quiet Zone from northern Novato to downtown San Rafael, which means the horn will not blow at railroad crossings. The train will only sound the horn as it leaves a station...
Have you used a City of San Rafael library lately? At their Monday evening meeting, the City Council will hear an informational report from Library Director Sarah Houghton about a needs assessment for library services and facility needs. This follows an extensive outreach effort conducted by the Library to solicit input from the community to...
On Monday evening, the City Council will consider adopting the City’s $111 million operating budget and capital improvement program for Fiscal Year 2017-18. The budget includes funding for special initiatives and projects including moving energy accounts to Marin Clean Energy’s “Deep Green” tier, working with the County to address homelessness, launching an online permit portal,...
Also on Monday, the City Council will consider a response to the Grand Jury regarding barriers to housing affordability. The proposed response largely agrees with the findings of the Grand Jury and provides a significant amount of detail on the issues around housing affordability in Marin.
The San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee invites you to come and participate in a Public Workshop on June 8th at 6:00 p.m. as part of the process to revise and update our Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. This update will focus on improving safety, connectivity, and development of infrastructure suitable for all users...
The summer is upon us and with the warm weather, opportunity knocks for people who do not have your best interest in mind. The San Rafael Police Department would like to share some simple tips to help you secure your home a little better so you property and loved ones can sleep a little safer...
Homelessness and affordable housing are among the community’s top concerns. The City – working in partnership with the County of Marin, local service providers, and the private sector – has been making significant strides on these issues, and we would love to keep you updated on our progress. Subscribe to our updates.
The City Council is seeking applications to fill five positions on the newly created Measure D Special Library Parcel Tax Committee. This Committee will meet at least twice annually and will act as an independent oversight committee to ensure the Library spends the funds from the parcel tax in a manner consistent with the language...
The City’s administrative offices in City Hall, the San Rafael Public Library, and the City’s community centers will be closed on Monday, May 29, in observance of the holiday. 24-hour operations will remain in effect for the Police and Fire Departments.
On Memorial Day, we pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the freedom we enjoy. The men and women of the San Rafael Fire Department wish you a respectful, fun, and safe Memorial Day. The County of Marin will host a Memorial Day ceremony on May 29 at the Marin...
