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Calling All San Rafael Artists!

The City of San Rafael’s Parking Services Division is sponsoring a Call for Artists for a Public Art Project at one of its parking lots in Downtown San Rafael. The exhibit space, a 3 ft. x 6 ft. parking sign at the corner of Fifth Avenue & C Street, will be temporarily transformed into rotating,...

2019 Report from Independent Committee on Pension Reform

SMART Overnight track maintenance (July 17, July 23, July 24 - 9:00pm - 3:00am)

SMART will be performing overnight track maintenance in San Rafael from North San Pedro Road to Civic Center Drive on Friday, July 19, Tuesday, July 23 and Wednesday, July 24. Maintenance work will involve the movement of on-track equipment from 9 p.m. to approximately 3 a.m. As a part of this work, the crossing bells...

SMART Larkspur Extension - Testing

Though the first phase of the MUP is done, Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit district (SMART) is continuing to construct the extension to Larkspur Station, located behind Larkspur Landing. While the majority of the infrastructure, such as rail and ties are in place, SMART is testing the systems that support the rail service. On July...

Essential Facilities: Fire Station 57

We are in the final stages of construction at Fire Station 57! Alten Construction has been taking full advantage of the beautiful, sunny weather this summer and has accomplished a lot in the last few months. They have installed windows, storefronts, roofing, and various site walls. The installation of stucco and site work helps illustrate...

Essential Facilities: Public Safety Center

The Public Safety Center construction team has been working tirelessly. Currently, there is an average of 35-40 workers on site, on any given day. They are installing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in the basement, first, and second floor. The underground work finalized last week. All the plywood has been installed on the perimeter of...

2017 Storm Damage Repairs - 70 Irwin

This week, the City’s contractor, Valentine Corporation, paved the section of Irwin Street that has been closed for the past two years. After Valentine Corporation finishes installing a fence along the top of the retaining wall and removes all of their equipment, Irwin Street will be open to through-traffic on Friday, July 26th.

Sea-Level Rise Vulnerability Study

In the United States, about 40% of the population lives near the coast. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, sea levels continue to rise about 1/8-inch every year and this rate is likely to increase. Some studies have estimated that by 2050, water levels could rise by one foot, and by 2100, it...

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Summer Pruning

The Parks Department is in the middle of its busy summer pruning season. Pruning entails the trimming of trees by cutting away dead or overgrown branches in order to stimulate growth. The maintenance crews recently finished pruning the mile-long stretch of median islands on Las Gallinas Ave. The Parks crews will now be working on...

SMART Larkspur Extension Multi-Use Pathway Phase I

Following an 18-month long process of planning and construction, the Multi-Use Pathway from Andersen to Rice Drive is complete and open for public use! This is a vital link for bicyclists and pedestrians as it connects downtown San Rafael to the Larkspur Ferry Terminal. It is Phase I of the SMART Larkspur Extension project and...

HAWK Signal for the Multi-Use Pathway

As part of the beautiful new Multi-Use Pathway (MUP) from Rice to Andersen Drive, a HAWK signal was installed at the intersection of the MUP and Rice Drive. HAWK actually stands for High-intensity Activated crossWalK (hey, we are not responsible for the name!). It provides a controlled midblock crossing for bicyclists and pedestrians utilizing the...

Bike Lane on San Rafael-Richmond Bridge (I-580)

For the past year, Caltrans has been making progress to the highly anticipated bicycle-pedestrian pathway on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge (I-580). The 10-foot bi-directional pathway will be separated from traffic by a movable concrete barrier system, similar to the one installed on the Golden Gate Bridge. As a part of these improvements the bike path will...

Northgate Walk Comments Since 5.22.19

Digital Service FAQ

How will you achieve the goals outlined in your Strategic Framework?

The Department creates a work plan each fiscal year that identifies projects and outlines key results for each objective.

What is the purpose of the Digital Service Strategic Framework?

Our Strategic Framework defines the vision, purpose, values, and areas of focus for the Department of Digital Service and Open Government. These areas of focus are used to inform an annual departmental work plan and a Citywide technology improvement program which details the schedule and funding of specific projects.

Is this new department costing additional money?

The creation of the Department has been done at no additional cost to the City. Existing funds for the Information Technology Division are being used to fund operations.

How is this department different than IT?

While traditional IT is focused on support, security, and development, Digital encompasses a broader world of user experience, analytics, strategy and performance. Digital requires a new myriad of skills, broader roles, and strategic leadership. This demand led to the creation of this department.

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