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Red Flag Warning

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are expected throughout a certain timeframe. Residents are advised to exercise extreme caution during a Red Flag Warning because a simple spark could cause a major wildfire, including the use of equipment and machinery as well as smoking. Weather and climate play major roles in the development and spread of wildfires. Of...

City Council April 19th meeting: Golden Gate Transit presentation on San Rafael Transit Center relocation

The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District, also known as, Golden Gate Transit, has begun a multi-year process to develop a new transit center for San Rafael. The current transit center, located in downtown San Rafael, has been affected by the extension of the Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) system to Larkspur. The tracks bisect the site where the San Rafael Transit Center...

Informational meeting on the Third Street Rehabilitation and Safety projects

On March 24th City Staff and their design consultant, CSW, held a virtual community meeting for the Third Street Rehabilitation and Safety projects. This meeting gave an overview of the project & goals, proposed street lighting, and construction impacts. The video and PowerPoint presentation have been posted to the city website for anyone who missed...

Spinnaker Point Parking Modifications Project

Following the completion of significant park improvements in summer 2019 at Pickleweed Park, the playground at the former Spinnaker Point Parking Modifications was removed in anticipation of a project to widen Canal Street/Spinnaker Point Drive and create additional on-street parking. Staff have completed the design of the improvements and continue to work with an environmental...

Pickleweed Childcare Center gate upgrade

Last week, the Facilities Team got to work replacing the old gate and pergola located at the Pickleweed Childcare Center. Being located at an entrance to the childcare center, the gate is heavily utilized and was becoming difficult for staff to open and close. Here, Facilities Team members Omar Garcia and Michael Rieser are seen erecting the new gate at...

DPW busy with spring cleaning and sprucing up around the city

The Parks Division has been very busy as we enter spring. They continue their twice weekly maintenance rounds of City Parks and the downtown area while also supporting the Sidewalk Repair Program with the planting of 90 trees total for this round. In the photo you will see Parks Division staff Jorge Hernandez, Rene Ramos...

DPW helping to keep roads safe and passable

The Streets Division has been keeping busy with road repairs and paint refreshing. A 75-foot section of roadway along the curb and gutter on Kerner Blvd had significant root damage from nearby trees that had been previously removed. In the photo you will see Streets Division paving crew members Kenny Gatlin, Arturo Tinoco, Jeremy Quintal...

Tracking pedestrian volumes at Dining under the Lights

Anecdotally, I think you would hear that Dining Under the Lights is a successful event, gets people out of the house, and brings them to Fourth Street. With our new data collection technology, the Traffic Engineering division can tell you for sure that there is a rise in pedestrian activity by an average of 32...

Tracking red light runners through downtown

Another metric that the Traffic Engineering division has been reviewing is red light runners. Below is an example of Fourth Street/C Street. Many drivers are getting through the intersection on the yellow, but there are quite a few going through the intersection on a red light. We are using this to consider lengthening the yellow...

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City Wildfire Prevention Initiatives

The City takes wildfire prevention seriously. We are taking multiple steps to help keep our community safe and need your help too. With the recent passage of Measure C (the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority) in March 2020, the City now has funding for a variety of new projects to improve emergency preparedness and wildfire prevention efforts. Active MWPA projects include work in the open space to reduce hazardous...

Protecting Against Wildfire

Your safety is our priority, passion, and mission - but we need your help! Over the past few years we have all seen the devastating impact of wildfires. To help protect your family, friends, homes, businesses and community, the San Rafael City Council has adopted new vegetation standards. Fire knows no boundaries and therefore vegetation...

Board of Library Trustees - April 13, 2021

Date and time: Date and time: 2021-04-13 06:00 pmLocation: Board of Library Trustees - April 13, 2021Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2021-04-13 06:00 pmLocation: Board of Library Trustees - April 13, 2021Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect 'download' below to view the AgendaDate and time: 2021-04-13 06:00 pmLocation: Board of Library Trustees - April 13, 2021Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect...

Planning Commission - April 13, 2021 (Cancelled)

Date and time: Date and time: 2021-04-13 07:00 pmLocation: Planning Commission - April 13, 2021Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2021-04-13 07:00 pmLocation: Planning Commission - April 13, 2021Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2021-04-13 07:00 pmLocation: Planning Commission - April 13, 2021Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2021-04-13 07:00 pmLocation: Planning Commission - April 13, 2021Department: Public...

San Rafael Update: Tier Status, New Variant, Funeral Assistance, & More

Following the State’s weekly tier status update, Marin County remains in the Orange Tier 3 (Moderate Risk) for another week. In order to move to the next less restrictive tier, we must spend at least 21 days in Tier 3 and meet additional requirements before advancing. Yesterday afternoon, Governor Gavin Newsom outlined the state’s next step in the COVID-19 pandemic recovery: moving beyond the Blueprint...

Upcoming Multi-Use Pathway Closure: Rice Drive to Andersen Drive from April 12 to April 16

From Monday, April 12 to Friday, April 16, the City's contractor, Van Midde & Son Concrete, will replace two concrete flags along the Multi-Use Pathway between Andersen Drive and Rice drive. The pathway will be closed for the duration of construction (see map for reference). Pedestrians and bicyclists are advised to use Andersen Drive as...

T-Mobile MAX-imizing Work Perks

Get the New Magenta MAX Plan with T-Mobile Work Perks Savings! Make sure to pre-register to receive your additional T-Mobile Work Perks savings… Click Here: T-Mobile Work Perks I wanted to let you know that T-Mobile Work Perks just got even better! Our NEW Magenta Max plan is replacing Magenta Plus. This means when you...

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