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Category: Public Works

9/15/25-9/19/25: Core Tree Care Work Notification

PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 9/15-9/19. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459.   Core Tree Care 09/15-09/19/2025 LOT Street City 7 MLISS LN SAN RAFAEL 83 BRET HARTE RD SAN RAFAEL … Continued

9/15/25: Temporary Road Closure Notification – 41 Miraflores Ave

A contractor will be closing the road at 41 Miraflores Ave to do a concrete pour for a retaining wall. This closure will happen Monday, 9/15 from 9am-3pm. The contractor has an approved encroachment permit, EP-25-387, and building permit, B2503-169. Affected residents have been notified.      

Update: Lincoln Ave. Safety Improvements at Wilson Ct. & Brookdale Ave. Project

The Dept of Public Works recently posted the Plans and Specifications for the Lincoln Ave. Safety Improvement project. They can be viewed by clicking the links below or by visiting the project’s website. Links to newly uploaded documents: Project Plans Project Specifications   We will continue to post updates as the project progresses, but please … Continued

9/8/25 – 9/12/25: Core Tree Care Work Notification

PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 9/8 – 9/12. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. LOT Street 11 Elm St 17 Robert Dollar Dr 18 Blossom Rd. 19 Gloria Dr 19 Lisa … Continued

9/9/25: Temporary Road Closure Notification – 1903 5th Ave

Samar Living Inc, will be closing the road near 1903 5th Ave to use a crane to lift an ADU onto the property. The closure will happen Tuesday, 9/9, between approximately 9am – 4pm. They have an approved encroachment permit EP-25-204 and affected properties have also been notified.    

Update: Boyd Park Playground

New playground equipment and engineered wood fiber has been installed at the Boyd Park Playground. The project is still in progress with a new ADA ramp to be installed before the playground is open to the public. Work should be completed in the coming weeks and the playground will be reopened for the community to … Continued

Update: Assembly Bill 43 Speed Limit Sign Update

California Assembly Bill 43 (AB 43), signed into law in October 2021, requires Engineering and Traffic Surveys (E&TS) reports to consider the presence and safety of vulnerable roadway users, such as bicyclists and pedestrians, when establishing speed limits. AB 43 provides local  jurisdictions with more flexibility to reduce speed limits along roadways that meet certain characteristics such as safety … Continued

Update: Francisco Blvd E Mid-Block Crossing Enhancement

Construction of a new HAWK (High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk), also known as a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB), at Grand Avenue is anticipated to begin September 15, 2025. ​This project is a collaboration between Canal Alliance and the City of San Rafael to provide a safe path of travel across Grand Ave to and from the new … Continued

Road Closure Notification – St Francis Ln – 8/25

PG&E will be working and closing the road on St Francis Ln at Palm Ave to conduct electrical work. The closure will happen Monday, 8/25, between 9am-3pm. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2401-023, and affected properties have been notified. Please note St Francis Ln is a dead-end street, and ends in a cul-de-sac, so … Continued

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