Bike to Work Week encourages commuters and others to get out of their car and use a bicycle to get to and from their work. Safe paths for bicyclists are essential to make riding a real possibility for commuters. The City will conduct a one week pilot project from May 7 to 11 to coincide with Bike … Continued
Quality of Life in San Rafael The City of San Rafael is a great place to live, do business, raise a family and retire. Our city services, including public safety, parks and recreation, contribute to the quality of life that makes San Rafael such a desirable place to live. On March 6, 2018, the City … Continued
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to City of San Rafael by Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, … Continued
At their 7 p.m. meeting on Monday evening, the City Council will hear an informational report about the draft City Council Goals & Strategies for Fiscal Year 2018-19. This guiding document consists of a set of goals, strategies, and key implementation tasks for the upcoming fiscal year, and parallels the City budget. The goals are … Continued
At this same meeting, the City Council will hold a public hearing to consider an ordinance that, if approved, would set the Paramedic Services Special Tax rate on both residential and non-residential properties in the City of San Rafael, CSA 13, CSA 19, and Marinwood Community Services District (CSD), commencing in Fiscal Year 2018-19. Through … Continued
Also on Monday evening, the City Council will consider using $850,000 in granted bike path funds to purchase steel components to be used to build the multi-use path that will parallel the SMART Larkspur Extension rail line at its crossing near Francisco Boulevard West. The multi-use path will provide a dedicated space for pedestrians, bicyclists, … Continued
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Bike to Work Week encourages commuters and others to get out of their car and use a bicycle to get to and from their work. Safe paths for bicyclists are essential to make riding a real possibility for commuters. The City will conduct a one week pilot project from May 7 to 11 to coincide with Bike … Continued
We’re always looking for ways to make San Rafael more bike-friendly. On Monday night, the City Council will hear about a pilot project to create a “cycle track” on Tamalpais Avenue during Bike to Work Week, May 7 to 11. During that week, we will convert Tamalpais Avenue to a one-way street and create a … Continued
Also on Monday evening, the City Council will consider awarding a $1.5 million street resurfacing contract to Team Ghilotti and a $100K agreement with Park Engineering for associated inspection services. The staff report outlines which streets will be repaved. Additional neighborhood outreach will be conducted closer to the time of the projects. Read the staff … Continued
