Flat or low-level improvements/landscaping adjacent to city streets or pedestrian walking paths, including but not limited to low-level plants and shrubs, landscape walls and fences less than 3’ in height, a private postal box on a post, boulders, concrete and other flat work Bicycle racks Newspaper racks Awnings, signs, eaves or other minor architectural features … Continued
The most recent Point–In-Time Count (a bi-annual field study of local homelessness) was conducted in 2022, finding 1,121 total persons experiencing homelessness in Marin County. Of the total homeless count population, 74% were unsheltered and 26% were sheltered, either in emergency shelter or transitional housing units. The number of those experiencing unsheltered homelessness increased in … Continued
Closure for limited periods of public streets, driveways or public areas not under control of the State or the County Closure for limited periods of time of public sidewalks Construction required for installation of sidewalks, driveways approaches, curbs and gutters, including underdrains, underground facilities, and sewer laterals Painting of address numbers on curbs Painting/washing of … Continued
Individuals living in encampments are overwhelmingly long-term residents of the City of San Rafael. The City of San Rafael and its nonprofit partners serving homeless individuals recently conducted a survey in the City’s major encampments asking this question among others. Almost 90% of individuals staying in the encampments have been in San Rafael for more … Continued
The City of San Rafael remains committed to protecting the health and safety of community members and employees, while also striving to deliver public services to the greatest extent possible. The City does not directly provide homeless services or programming, but we partner closely with the County of Marin and local service providers to ensure … Continued
The best way to assist people experiencing homelessness in Marin is to donate or volunteer directly through social service agencies and community groups working with our community. Homeward Bound Marin – In addition to being Marin’s primary emergency shelter provider, Homeward Bound also operates 353 units of supportive housing, provides medical respite care, and provides job training … Continued
Please note that after a roadway receives rehabilitation, it will be added to the City’s moratorium list, which states that “no excavation shall be permitted in any portion of public right-of-way that was constructed or resurfaced until the pavement condition index (PCI) drops below a 70/100.” The City enforces a policy of full width restoration … Continued
The sidewalk project is funded by a federal grant that focuses on pedestrian and bicycle safety. Since the sidewalk project created a wider facility for pedestrians and bicycles to be off the street, the roadway resurfacing is not an eligible expense. The resurfacing project is funded by State Bill 1 gas tax.
The Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) plans and funds transportation projects and programs that improve mobility, reduce congestion, and provide a transportation system with more options for those living, working, visiting, and traveling in Marin County.
Highways are under the State’s jurisdiction, therefore Caltrans maintains all of California highways, on- and off-ramps, and lands and streets underneath the raised highway. This means that even though this project includes San Rafael, TAM is working with Caltrans as the lead agency for the project scope, schedule, and management of the contractor. While TAM … Continued
