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Category: Infrastructure

SMART Construction Update

SMART has already started performing work on the Larkspur extension.  They have been installing sheet pile and constructing improvements along the new rail line.  Next week SMART’s contractor will be closing Francisco Blvd West on October 17-24 to remove the existing wood trellis and wood walls along the San Rafael creek.  Since these existing facilities are … Continued

Boyd House Painting Project

CITY OF SAN RAFAEL – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS NOTICE INVITING SEALED PROPOSALS FOR PUBLIC WORKS ______________________________________________ Notice is hereby given that the City of San Rafael Department of Public Works will receive bids for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment and services for BOYD GATE HOUSE – EXTERIOR PAINTING 1125 B Street (at Mission) City … Continued

Freitas/Las Gallinas Construction Update 09/22/17

Work Completed In Past Four Weeks The concrete pile foundations for the new bridge on the east side of Las Gallinas (see photos above). The foundations are 30’ deep and take about one day each to construct.  The Contractor removed the old ‘pork-chop’ island on the southeast corner (i.e., Safeway corner) where the traffic signal … Continued

Getting Around Marin – Draft Strategic Vision Plan

Please submit comments by September 22 As an update to the 2003 Vision Plan, Moving Forward: A 25-Year Transportation Vision for Marin County, the development of the Strategic Vision Plan builds on the foundation established in the 2003 transportation blueprint for Marin County. The Strategic Vision Plan reflects the advancements in our transportation system since 2003, and … Continued

Freitas/Las Gallinas Construction Update 08/23/17

Work Completed In Past Two Weeks The major items of work completed include the concrete pile foundations and abutments for the new bridge on the west side of Las Gallinas (see attached photo of rebar for bridge abutment). The Contractor removed the old ‘pork-chop’ island on the southwest corner (i.e., Arbor Park corner) where the traffic signal pole … Continued

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Interested in construction and infrastructure updates in San Rafael? Well, you’re dreams have come true because the San Rafael Public Works Department is now on Twitter. Follow their tweets!

Grand & Second Intersection

Upgrades are planned for one of the City’s oldest sections of central San Rafael near the Canal. At their Monday meeting, the City Council will review a bid from Northern Pacific Corporation for installation of new curb ramps, sidewalk, storm drain construction and a traffic signal. Focus is on safety for pedestrians by removing the … Continued

Freitas/Las Gallinas Construction Update

We’ve recently installed new sidewalks, curbs and gutters on the southwest corner of the Freitas/Las Gallinas intersection. Storm drain improvements, as well as tree trimming will be completed in the upcoming weeks. The left turn lanes on Freitas Parkway will likely be closed beginning this week for the next several months while the bridge and … Continued

Help Plan the Future of Walking & Biking in San Rafael

The San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee invites you to come and participate in a Public Workshop on June 8th at 6:00 p.m. as part of the process to revise and update our Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. This update will focus on improving safety, connectivity, and development of infrastructure suitable for all users … Continued

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