The City of San Rafael and the Fire Department invite you to a virtual community meeting for the Safe Parking & Parking Box Program. This meeting is part of Phase 4 of the program, which is focused on narrow and winding roads where parking and emergency access pose challenges. Visit SRFD.org/safeparking for more information about the program.
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Online via Microsoft Teams
About the Program
Many of our hillside and narrow-street neighborhoods currently rely on a “6 feet from center” parking rule, a rule that is often confusing for residents and difficult for enforcement. The new “parking box” approach will clearly define safe parking areas—using signage, painted boxes, and red-curbs—so that emergency vehicles can always access roadways and residents can safely evacuate when needed.
Phase 4 will address the Montecito, Lincoln Hill, Gerstle Park, Dominican and other areas scheduled for implementation this fall.
Why Your Input Matters
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Ensuring that proposed markings and signage align with residents’ real-world parking use and visibility needs.
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Helping staff understand local conditions (turning radii, sight-lines, vegetation) so the final design is clear and effective.
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Providing an opportunity for community questions, concerns and feedback before installation begins.
How to Join
The meeting will be held on Microsoft Teams.
👉 Click here to join the meeting
Questions or Comments?
If you would like more information or cannot attend but wish to provide input, please contact the San Rafael Fire Department at (415) 485-3304 or via email at srfd.dspace@cityofsanrafael.org.
We encourage all residents of the Montecito, Lincoln Hill, Gerstle Park, Dominican and other affected neighborhoods, as well as neighborhood associations and business owners, to join and take part in this important safety-initiative.