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Category: Sidewalk News

Night Work: Second Street Curb Ramp Work Scheduled for May 2nd

The curb ramps on the northeast corner by the Shell gas station  will be removed on May 2nd.  They will be replaced with concrete and a barricade will be installed.  The demolition is scheduled for May 2nd at night, and will require two lane closures on Second Street.  The work will be done from 8:00pm to … Continued

Freitas Parkway Sidewalk Replacement – Construction begins 3/27/2023

Written by: JC Agcaoili, Assistant Engineer Construction on Public Work’s Freitas Parkway Sidewalk Replacement is projected to begin on Monday, March 27th, 2023.  The City’s contractor, Sierra’s Concrete, will have traffic control set up and pedestrian detour signs to re-route any pedestrians during construction.  This project will use City funds to repair those sections of … Continued

Mission Avenue sidewalk project

Brand new crosswalk has now been striped at the Mission Ave. and C St. intersection.  Big thanks to Tyler N. (Streets Maintenance Division Lead) for getting this crosswalk done on short notice.  The Mission Ave. sidewalk project was completed last year and we now have a crosswalk connecting the corner of our City Hall lot … Continued

Mission Ave sidewalk project

Public Works’ Mission Ave. sidewalk Phase 1 project is now complete.  The City worked with their contractor, Ghilotti Bros Inc. (GBI), to come up with a plan that would allow for the installation of the sidewalk while minimizing impacts to the trees because we understand their importance to the community and the environment.  In just … Continued

Sidewalk Repair Program project update

We have some exciting news in the sidewalk repair program! As of July 15th, 2022, Van Midde & Son Concrete has finished all executed agreements. This year alone, Van Midde has repaired the sidewalks of 100 properties. Since 2018, 420 properties have had their sidewalks repaired or replaced through our program, resulting in almost 60,000 … Continued

Sidewalk Repair Program update

Program Manager – JC Agcaoili As several of the residents who signed up for the initial Pilot Sidewalk Program know, it has taken longer than anticipated due to the overwhelming interest of property owners to partner with the City to improve accessibility throughout the city. We understand that while the City teamed with local contractor … Continued

Sidewalk Repair Program

Program Manager: JC Agcaoili Since the beginning of 2020, the Sidewalk Repair Program has been making its way through the Peacock Gap neighborhood.  Today, in October 2021, we are excited to be finishing up the last of the properties that signed up in this area.  In the 20-month time span, Van Midde Concrete has repaired … Continued

Sidewalk Repair Program update

The Sidewalk Repair Program continues to be one of Public Works’ most popular programs when it comes to resident participation. Since the program first began accepting applications for the program in 2018, more than 500 properties in San Rafael have signed up to have their sidewalk replaced through it. While neighborhoods have been thrilled at … Continued

Sidewalk Repair Program work progresses through East San Rafael

Although the rainy season dictates when we can work, the Sidewalk Repair Program is nearing the final stretch of work in the East San Rafael area.  We have been making great progress on Biscayne Drive and with more than a dozen properties signed up for the program in this area, the City will be contributing … Continued

Sidewalk Repair Program 2/3 Complete in East San Rafael

The Sidewalk Repair Program passed another significant milestone this month, having completed over 33,000 square feet of new sidewalk in San Rafael. 33,868 Sqft of sidewalk have been replaced at 196 properties and represent nearly 1.5 miles of new sidewalk. Work continues in the Peacock Gap neighborhood where 75 of 120 properties have already been … Continued

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