Encuesta de opinión de la comunidad de la ciudad de San Rafael para la contratación del nuevo administrador municipal ¡La ciudad de San Rafael quiere escuchar tu opinión! El concejo municipal de San Rafael ha iniciado la contratación de un nuevo administrador municipal. El concejo municipal designa al administrador municipal, que es responsable de abordar...
City of San Rafael – City Manager Recruitment City of San Rafael wants to hear from you! The San Rafael City Council has initiated a recruitment for a new City Manager. The City Manager is appointed by the City Council and is responsible for addressing the priorities established by the Council and overseeing the day-to-day...
Dredging to continue through February 29, 2023 in San Rafael Canal The US Army Corps of Engineer's and City of San Rafael's dredging contractor, The Dutra Group, will continue dredging operations in the San Rafael Canal in the month of February, 2023. Due to extreme weather activity in January 2023, some dredging activities have been...
The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK (January 13 – January 20): Wet weather has affected construction, but...
As powerful storms and atmospheric rivers poured across the Bay Area in recent weeks, Public Works Maintenance crews have been working around the clock to respond to weather related emergencies throughout the City of San Rafael. DPW maintenance crews worked double shifts to respond to a variety of storm related emergency issues, ranging from flooding...
The Second Street & Fourth Street Intersection Improvements project aims to improve the pedestrian and bicyclist crossing experience and simplify vehicular movement while maintaining critical access to neighborhoods and downtown. The City invites you to attend a virtual community meeting on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at 7:00 PM (via Zoom) for this project. City staff...
The Grand Avenue Class IV Cycle Track Project will implement a two-way protected bikeway (Class IV) and new sidewalk on the east side of Grand Avenue from Second Street to Fourth Street in San Rafael. This project will also provide a safe and separated bicycle connection for residents and visitors of East San Rafael to...
Construction continued this week on Public Works’ Spinnaker Point Park Modification project. The project had been on hold for the past couple of weeks due to the recent weather conditions. The current forecast shows at least a week of dry weather ahead. Our contractor, Michael Paul, will be moving quickly to complete the project by...
Safe Routes to Schools (SR2S) Program works to relieve traffic congestion around schools by promoting alternatives to commuting to school, such as walking, biking, taking the bus and carpooling. The program helps improve safety, promote a healthy lifestyle for youth and enhance the sense of community in neighborhoods. Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) and the...
One of the benefits of having mobile column lifts is that they offer maneuverability and can be easily moved. They are very user friendly and allows workers unrestricted views of the underside of vehicles. In the photo below, Garage Technician II Angel Lopez is shown getting ready to replace a faulty automatic transmission from one...
The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK (January 9 – January 13): Due to wet weather affecting construction,...
Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Rainbow over downtown San Rafael Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to James Findlay for being the first to answer our latest Snapshot Quiz. San Rafael hosted its first lighted boat parade in 1966! Congrats James, and thanks for reading Snapshot. Scroll down to...
FOTO DE SPOTLIGHT Arcoíris sobre el centro de San Rafael Crédito de la fotografía: Bernadette Sullivan, Oficina del Administrador de la Ciudad RESPUESTA Felicitaciones a James Findlay por ser el primero en responder correctamente a nuestra última pregunta de Snapshot. ¡San Rafael organizó su primer desfile de botes iluminados en 1966! Felicitaciones a...
MMWD’s sub-contractor WK McClellan will be temporarily closing Cijos St to complete pavement restoration for a leak repair. The road closure will happen Tuesday, January 17, from approximately 8 A.M. – 4 P.M., weather permitting. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2210-055 and notifications have been provided to affected properties.
A second round of parking clarifications in the Gerstle Park, Fair Hills, and West End Neighborhoods are scheduled to be installed in February to help improve emergency access and egress. After the installation of new signage last year, there was an adjustment period where staff worked closely with residents in these neighborhoods to make any...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Pinnacle Power Services, will be performing electrical utility work by 557 Francisco Blvd E on Saturday, 1/14 from approximately 8P.M to 4 A.M. The work requires the power to be turned off in the area so the work is happening on a weekend night to minimize impacts to the businesses. The road will...
The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK (January 2 – January 6): No work was performed on January...
PG&E will be temporarily closing Fair Dr by the intersection of Lincoln Ave to install a weather station on the power pole in the vicinity. The road closure will happen Friday, December 30th from approximately 9A.M – 3P.M. (weather permitting).They have an approved encroachment permit EP2212-045 and notifications have been provided to the residents. Public...
The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK (December 19 – December 23): Construction crews formed the stairs at...
Dredging continues in San Rafael Canal The US Army Corps of Engineer's and City of San Rafael's dredging contractor, The Dutra Group, will continue dredging operations in the San Rafael Canal in the month of January, 2023. Dredging will soon continue in the San Rafael Canal from 7:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. in reach 3...
The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK (December 12 – December 16): Construction crews continued to form the...
Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Aerial shot of San Rafael Photo Credit: Scott Hess Last Quiz Question Congrats to Suzanne Bean for being the first to answer our latest Snapshot Quiz. The picture is of Max and Phyllis Thelen at Art Works Downtown located at 1325–1337 Fourth Street. The 2nd Friday Art Walk is...
FOTO DE SPOTLIGHT Toma aérea de San Rafael Crédito de la fotografía: Scott Hess RESPUESTA Felicidades a Suzanne Bean por ser la primera en responder a nuestro último Snapshot Quiz. La foto es de Max y Phyllis Thelen en Art Works Downtown, situado en 1325-1337 Fourth Street. El 2nd Friday Art Walk es...
2023/24 Pavement Maintenance Project The Department of Public Works is actively reviewing the streets in North San Rafael and in the process of developing a pavement maintenance project much like the 2022/23 Slurry Seal Project. The Department of Public Works will also be doing some additional road maintenance in the Canal District. Louise Street, Larkspur...
Have you been wondering what a fire-adapted landscape or yard looks like? Come see for yourself at the San Rafael Fire Department fire-adapted demonstration garden at the San Rafael Community Center located at 618 B Street in spring 2023. Beginning Thursday, December 15th, 2022, the San Rafael Fire Department, in collaboration with the San Rafael...
Project Update – Week of 12/05 WR Forde will be repaving the street along Point San Pedro and Main Dr. starting Thursday 12/8 until Friday 12/9. The eastbound section of PSP will be closed and traffic rerouted to the westbound road creating a single lane in either direction. All traffic should be prepared to slow...
The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK (December 5 – December 9): Construction crews continue to form the...
Project Update – Week of 11/28 WR Forde won’t be onsite until Tuesday to address existing conditions along Main Dr. They’ll be situated on the hillside of Main Dr. for light trenching and backfill. Traffic control will be up along Main Dr. to allow for safe construction. The following week, WR Forde will be starting...
Dredging continues in San Rafael Canal The US Army Corps of Engineer's and City of San Rafael's dredging contractor, The Dutra Group, will continue dredging operations in the San Rafael Canal in the month of December, 2022. Dredging will soon continue in the San Rafael Canal. Please keep in mind the following Boater precautions: Boaters...
Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Los Ranchitos Park on a fall day Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Aref Ahmadia for being the first to answer our latest Snapshot Quiz. The Boyd Gate House was built in 1879. Congrats Aref, and thanks for reading Snapshot. Scroll down to...
