Public Works News - San Rafael

Third Street Improvement Project – 01/27/2023 weekly update

Posted on January 27, 2023

The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK (January 23 – January 27): Construction crews removed old traffic signals...

Night work notification – 46 Castro Ave – Saturday 1/28/2023

Posted on January 25, 2023

PG&E’s subcontractor, Pinnacle Power Services Inc., will be performing electrical utility work by 46 Castro Ave on Saturday, 1/28 from approximately 10 P.M to 6 A.M. The work requires the power to be turned off in the area so work is happening at night to minimize impacts to the neighboring businesses. The road will not...

Dredging to continue in San Rafael Canal through February, 2023

Posted on January 24, 2023

Dredging to continue through February 29, 2023 in San Rafael Canal The US Army Corps of Engineer's and City of San Rafael's dredging contractor, The Dutra Group, will continue dredging operations in the San Rafael Canal in the month of February, 2023. Due to extreme weather activity in January 2023, some dredging activities have been...

Third Street Improvement Project – 01/20/2023 weekly update

Posted on January 20, 2023

The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK (January 13 – January 20): Wet weather has affected construction, but...

Public Works Maintenance Crews and Administration Staff team up for winter storms

Posted on January 16, 2023

As powerful storms and atmospheric rivers poured across the Bay Area in recent weeks, Public Works Maintenance crews have been working around the clock to respond to weather related emergencies throughout the City of San Rafael. DPW maintenance crews worked double shifts to respond to a variety of storm related emergency issues, ranging from flooding...

Grand Avenue Class IV Cycle Track

Posted on January 16, 2023

The Grand Avenue Class IV Cycle Track Project will implement a two-way protected bikeway (Class IV) and new sidewalk on the east side of Grand Avenue from Second Street to Fourth Street in San Rafael. This project will also provide a safe and separated bicycle connection for residents and visitors of East San Rafael to...

Spinnaker Point parking modification

Posted on January 16, 2023

Construction continued this week on Public Works’ Spinnaker Point Park Modification project. The project had been on hold for the past couple of weeks due to the recent weather conditions. The current forecast shows at least a week of dry weather ahead. Our contractor, Michael Paul, will be moving quickly to complete the project by...

Safe routes to school

Posted on January 16, 2023

Safe Routes to Schools (SR2S) Program works to relieve traffic congestion around schools by promoting alternatives to commuting to school, such as walking, biking, taking the bus and carpooling. The program helps improve safety, promote a healthy lifestyle for youth and enhance the sense of community in neighborhoods. Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) and the...

Utilization of mobile column lifts

Posted on January 16, 2023

One of the benefits of having mobile column lifts is that they offer maneuverability and can be easily moved. They are very user friendly and allows workers unrestricted views of the underside of vehicles. In the photo below, Garage Technician II Angel Lopez is shown getting ready to replace a faulty automatic transmission from one...

Third Street Improvement Project – 01/13/2023 weekly update

Posted on January 13, 2023

The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK (January 9 – January 13): Due to wet weather affecting construction,...

Temporary Road Closure – Cijos St. – 1/17/2023

Posted on January 12, 2023

MMWD’s sub-contractor WK McClellan will be temporarily closing Cijos St to complete pavement restoration for a leak repair. The road closure will happen Tuesday, January 17, from approximately 8 A.M. – 4 P.M., weather permitting. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2210-055 and notifications have been provided to affected properties.

Night Work notification – 1/14/2023 – 557 Francisco Blvd. E

Posted on January 10, 2023

PG&E’s subcontractor, Pinnacle Power Services, will be performing electrical utility work by 557 Francisco Blvd E on Saturday, 1/14 from approximately 8P.M to 4 A.M. The work requires the power to be turned off in the area so the work is happening on a weekend night to minimize impacts to the businesses. The road will...

Third Street Improvement Project – 01/06/2023 weekly update

Posted on January 6, 2023

The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK (January 2 – January 6): No work was performed on January...

Temporary Road Closure – 12/30/2022 – Fair Dr. by Lincoln Ave.

Posted on December 27, 2022

PG&E will be temporarily closing Fair Dr by the intersection of Lincoln Ave to install a weather station on the power pole in the vicinity. The road closure will happen Friday, December 30th from approximately 9A.M – 3P.M. (weather permitting).They have an approved encroachment permit EP2212-045 and notifications have been provided to the residents. Public...

Third Street Improvement Project – 12/23/2022 weekly update

Posted on December 23, 2022

The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK (December 19 – December 23): Construction crews formed the stairs at...

Dredging to continue in San Rafael Canal through January, 2023

Posted on December 21, 2022

Dredging continues in San Rafael Canal The US Army Corps of Engineer's and City of San Rafael's dredging contractor, The Dutra Group, will continue dredging operations in the San Rafael Canal in the month of January, 2023. Dredging will soon continue in the San Rafael Canal from 7:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. in reach 3...

Third Street Improvement Project – 12/16/2022 weekly update

Posted on December 16, 2022

The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK (December 12 – December 16): Construction crews continued to form the...

2023/24 Pavement Maintenance Project

Posted on December 13, 2022

2023/24 Pavement Maintenance Project The Department of Public Works is actively reviewing the streets in North San Rafael and in the process of developing a pavement maintenance project much like the 2022/23 Slurry Seal Project. The Department of Public Works will also be doing some additional road maintenance in the Canal District. Louise Street, Larkspur...

Third Street Improvement Project – 12/09/2022 weekly update

Posted on December 9, 2022

The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK (December 5 – December 9): Construction crews continue to form the...

Dredging continues in San Rafael Canal through December, 2022

Posted on December 2, 2022

Dredging continues in San Rafael Canal The US Army Corps of Engineer's and City of San Rafael's dredging contractor, The Dutra Group, will continue dredging operations in the San Rafael Canal in the month of December, 2022. Dredging will soon continue in the San Rafael Canal. Please keep in mind the following Boater precautions: Boaters...

Third Street Improvement Project – 12/02/2022 weekly update

Posted on December 1, 2022

The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK (November 28 – December 2): Construction Crews formed the stairs at...

Temporary Road Closure – 267 Bret Harte Rd – 12/1

Posted on November 28, 2022

D&D pipeline will be closing a portion of the road by 267 Bret Harte Rd to perform final pavement restoration for a MMWD waterline replacement project. The road closure will happen Thursday, December 1 from approximately 9A.M – 4P.M. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2209-042 and notifications have been provided to the residents. Public...

Third Street Improvement Project – 11/23/2022 weekly update

Posted on November 23, 2022

The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK (November 21 – November 23): No work will be performed...

Canal Lighting Project Update

Posted on November 23, 2022

The City has been working hard with PG&E to get lights installed on locations identified from the Canal Community Based Transportation Plan. Last spring, City staff identified 42 locations where PG&E had existing poles, but no lights. In June 2022 PG&E met with the City about the project and the strong need to provide lighting...

Public Information Meeting for the Canal Neighborhood and surrounding area

Posted on November 22, 2022

The City of San Rafael invites residents of the Canal, Spinnaker, Bay Point, Bahia and surrounding neighborhoods to a virtual public meeting to share information and solicit feedback on a number of neighborhood improvements planned for the general area. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. The link to participate...

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE DURING SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT FIRE STATION 55 RENOVATION

Posted on November 18, 2022

WHAT: TEMPORARY Lane Closure during site improvements at Fire Station 55. A temporary eastbound closure will be necessary to install a new water connection for the fire sprinkler system in coordination with Marin Municipal Water District. Also, there will be a flagger directing traffic West bound. PLEASE REDUCE YOUR SPEED DURING THIS TIME. WHY: To...

Third Street Improvement Project – 11/18/2022 weekly update

Posted on November 18, 2022

The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK (November 14 - 18): Construction Crews formed the stairs and...

Wilhelm: 48hr Notice of Tree Work San Rafael – Monday 11/21/2022 to Wednesday 11/23/2022

Posted on November 18, 2022

Wilhelm tree crews will be working in locations listed. They will be doing vegetation work along PG&E powerlines starting Monday 11/21/22 thru Wednesday 11/23/22. 40 PROFESSIONAL CENTER PKWY Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: WILHELM LLC (707) 708-2932

Traffic Advisory: Ramp, Lane Closure Scheduled Overnight as 101 NB Central San Rafael Harbor Bridge Replacement Continues in Marin County

Posted on November 16, 2022

MARIN COUNTY — Caltrans is continuing the Harbor Bridge Replacement Project in November for work on the northbound 101 off-ramp to Central San Rafael. The project started in February 2021, and on Dec. 11, 2021, was suspended due to environmental regulations for in-creek work. There is a full off-ramp closure of the Central San Rafael...

Wilhelm: Tree work Monday 11/14/2022 to Friday 11/18/2022

Posted on November 14, 2022

Wilhelm tree crews are slated to work along PG&E powerlines at the following locations in your jurisdictions starting MONDAY 11/14/22 thru FRIDAY 11/18/22. Please direct your attention below for all notifications: 177 BRET HARTE RD 202 BUNGALOW AVE 28 MARINE DR 40 PROFESSIONAL CENTER PKWY

Dredging to continue in San Rafael Canal: Boater Safety Precautions

Posted on November 8, 2022

Dredging will soon continue in the San Rafael Canal in the coming days. Please keep in mind the following Boater precautions: Boaters must exercise caution when passing the dredge in the channel. The Dredge DB‐Beaver is available on Channel 80 and slacks its anchor wires for vessel traffic in and out of the channel. The...

Grand Ave Bike Lane 2022

Posted on November 7, 2022

The City of San Rafael’s Department of Public Works is continuing with its plans of adding a new two-way protected cycle track and widened sidewalk on the east side of Grand Avenue from 2nd Street to 4th Street. On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, City staff met with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (City’s design consultant) to...

Department of Public Works completes 20 miles of resurfacing

Posted on November 7, 2022

This year’s Pavement Management Program was a success with over 20 centerline miles resurfaced! The two-phase pavement preservation project filled cracks and slurry sealed roads in the Dominican, Glenwood, Bret Harte, and Canal neighborhoods as well as work on Fourth Street and C Street. Next year’s project will focus on North San Rafael and the...

2022/23 Slurry Seal project update

Posted on November 7, 2022

The City’s contractor American Asphalt Repair Resurfacing Co., Inc. placed 8 miles or about 130,000 square yards of slurry seal between November 9th and November 16th in the Canal District, Bret Harte Neighborhood, and Downtown. The traffic striping will be replaced starting November 22nd and should be complete by the end of the month. The...

Pickleweed Park enchancement project

Posted on November 7, 2022

The Pickleweed Park Enhancement Project will expand and increase outdoor recreation opportunities at Pickleweed park. With the City Council’s approval on Monday, November 7, 2022, the professional services agreement for landscape architectural and engineering design services associated with this project, City staff and City’s design consultant (Gates + Associates) have initiated the design phase of...

Mission Ave sidewalk project

Posted on November 7, 2022

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...

Third Street Improvement Project – 11/04/2022 weekly update

Posted on November 4, 2022

The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK (October 31 – November 4): Construction crews formed the stairs...

Traffic Advisory: Ramp, Lane Closure Scheduled Overnight as 101 NB Central San Rafael Harbor Bridge Replacement Continues in Marin County

Posted on November 4, 2022

MARIN COUNTY — Caltrans is continuing the Harbor Bridge Replacement Project in November for pavement and electrical work on the northbound 101 off-ramp to Central San Rafael. The project started in February 2021, and on Dec. 11, 2021, was suspended due to environmental regulations for in-creek work. There is a full off-ramp closure of the...

Wilhelm: 48 Hour Notice of Tree Work San Rafael MONDAY 11/07/2022 – FRIDAY 11/11/2022

Posted on November 4, 2022

Wilhelm tree crews will be working in locations listed. They will be doing vegetation work along PG&E powerlines starting Monday 11/07/22 thru Friday 11/11/22. 177 BRET HARTE RD 320 MARGARITA DR 28 MARINE DR

Harbor Bridge construction work continues in Marin County with ramp closure

Posted on October 31, 2022

This is a traffic advisory about Harbor Bridge construction work in San Rafael. There is a scheduled ramp closure Monday, Oct. 31, Tuesday, Nov. 1 and Thursday, Nov. 3. This is night work only. TRAFFIC ADVISORY Date: Oct. 27, 2022 District: 4 - Oakland Contact: Matt O’Donnell Phone: (510) 852-5113 Email: Matt.ODonnell@dot.ca.gov FOR IMMEDIATE...

Wilhelm: 48hr Notice of tree work – San Rafael – Wednesday 11/2/2022 to Friday 11/4/2022

Posted on October 31, 2022

Wilhelm is slated to work in San Rafael at the following location starting on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 through November 4, 2022. WILHELM - EP2210-091 117 SAN RAFAEL AVE SAN RAFAEL WILHELM - EP2210-091 3 GLENAIRE DR SAN RAFAEL WILHELM - EP2210-091 39 ROLLINGWOOD DR SAN RAFAEL WILHELM - EP2210-091 43 ROLLINGWOOD DR SAN...

Third Street Improvement Project – 10/27/2022 weekly update

Posted on October 27, 2022

The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK (October 24 – October 28): Crews replaced sidewalk sections at...

Emergency temporary road closure – Meyer Rd. – 10/25/2022

Posted on October 25, 2022

MMWD will need to temporary close Meyer Rd to address an emergency water leak. They have applied for an encroachment permit EP2210-076. Crews are responding now and are notifying residents in person of the situation.

Wilhelm: 48 Hour Notice of Tree Work – Monday 10/24/2022 – Friday 10/28/2022

Posted on October 20, 2022

Wilhelm tree crews will be working in locations listed. They will be doing vegetation work along PG&E powerlines starting Monday 10/24/22 thru Friday 10/28/22. 100 1ST ST 101 1ST ST 101 1ST ST 32 BAYVIEW ST 35 BAYVIEW ST 36 BAYVIEW ST 101 BAYVIEW ST 102 BAYVIEW ST 102 BAYVIEW ST 215 BAYVIEW ST 215...

Dredging begins in San Rafael Creek

Posted on October 19, 2022

Dredging has officially begun in the San Rafael Creek and will soon move into the upper reaches of the San Rafael Canal. Please keep in mind the following safety tips when boating, swimming, kayaking or other Marine activities in the Canal: Main Safety Dangers When you see a dredge, remember that it’s there for a...

Street Smarts Marin

Posted on October 18, 2022

Eyes Up, Marin Let’s Make our Streets Safer for Everyone! From mid-October through the end of November, you’ll see bright and colorful banners and lawn signs popping up all over Marin asking people to keep their “Eyes Up” and be alert. These signs will be asking drivers to slow down, watch when turning and look...

City of San Rafael Dredging Project update

Posted on October 17, 2022

Since September 2021, City staff has been working on dredging permits for City owned parcels and on behalf of 101 property owners along the San Rafael Canal. These permits include the Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC), the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and CA State Lands...

Street Smarts Marin.

Posted on October 17, 2022

DPW staff will be working with other Marin municipalities to promote the ‘Streets Safe’ Marin in the coming weeks. From mid-October through the end of November, you’ll see bright and colorful banners and lawn signs popping up all over Marin asking people to keep their “Eyes Up” and be alert. These signs will be asking...

Completion of the 20 Meyer Road project

Posted on October 17, 2022

Construction is now complete the City’s 20 Meyer Rd. project. The project has now installed a new retaining wall and guardrail. The adjacent hillside has also been stabilized using erosion control mats and hydroseed. The Department of Public Works thanks the community and neighbors for their patience during these road closures.

Arbor Park Public Art project

Posted on October 17, 2022

The Arbor Park Public Art project enhances the existing park by creating a safe and inviting public space for art expression, which includes the display of public art, ADA accessible viewing area, bench seating, and drought resistant plantings and trees. This project was brought to fruition through the collaborative efforts of several groups, organizations, and...

Spinnaker Point Parking Modification

Posted on October 17, 2022

Construction for the Spinnaker Point Park Modification project began on Monday, October 10th. The initial construction stages of the project include demolition of the existing sidewalk and grading of the adjacent landscape. Environmental measures have been put in place to protect the local wildlife in accordance with environmental regulatory permits. The project has a projected...

Mission Avenue Sidewalk project

Posted on October 17, 2022

Public Works began a new construction project on Tuesday, October 11th. The Mission Ave. sidewalk project is a sidewalk gap closure project that will install a new sidewalk along the North side of Mission Ave. from E St. to C St. and replaces the existing sidewalk from C St. to B St. The City’s contractor,...

ADA upgrades in the City Council chambers

Posted on October 17, 2022

Recently, the council chambers have been updated by mounting a tv for ADA purposes in a continuous effort to provide reasonable accommodation(s) for City residents and its visitors. This modification is in addition to other ADA chamber modification work that was completed several months ago.

The benefits of column lifts

Posted on October 17, 2022

In the photo, Garage technician Angel Lopez is shown preparing to replace a faulty automatic transmission from one of our Parks utility trucks using our newly purchased mobile column lifts. Each column lift has a rated lifting capacity of 18,500lbs, and when using four of them simultaneously, they will lift all our heavy-duty trucks that are in...

Fresh bark added to several city parks

Posted on October 17, 2022

Every couple of years for the parks that need it, a fresh layer of playground bark is added. The bark is ASTM Certified Engineered Wood Fiber and is engineered for fall protection. It is safer than sand to use underneath the playground structures. The bark contains no metal or toxic residues and meets ADA, ASTM,...

Tree vs. Truck!

Posted on October 17, 2022

A tractor trailer inadvertently clipped some tree limbs along Old Redwood Highway causing one of the limbs to fall and get wedged between the cab and the trailer and causing both lanes of traffic to be blocked. Parks Maintenance crew members Matt Scales, Nathan Momsen, and Tyler Nord from the Streets Division assisted with cutting...

Road Closure: 49 Vallejo Way – 10-29-2022

Posted on October 17, 2022

There will be an upcoming road closure on October 29, 2022 between the hours of 7 AM to 5 PM PST. Work will be conducted outside 49 Vallejo Way. The road closure will start approximately at the three-way stop of Vallejo Way and Galleon Way (diagram below). During this time, traffic control signs will be...

Third Street Improvement Project – 10/14/2022 weekly update

Posted on October 14, 2022

The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK (October 10 - 14): THIS WEEK (October 10 – October...

Wilhelm: 48 Hour Notice of Tree Work San Rafael Monday 10/17/2022 – Friday 10/21/2022

Posted on October 14, 2022

Wilhelm tree crews will be working in locations listed. They will be doing vegetation work along PG&E powerlines starting Monday 10/17/22 thru Friday 10/21/22 215 BAYVIEW ST 322 BAYVIEW ST 332 BAYVIEW ST 338 BAYVIEW ST 347 BAYVIEW ST 37.958971 -122.529711 BRUSHWOOD LN 111 C ST 239 C ST 316 C ST 18 CALA VISTA DR...

177 Upper Toyon Way Street Closure

Posted on October 13, 2022

There will an expected road closure at 177 Upper Toyon and will take place on 10/17/2022 between the hours of 9am-5pm. This temporary closure is due to a scheduled concrete pour that will require the use of a concrete truck on the road. During the closure, there will be a traffic control team in place...

Harbor Bridge Construction night work

Posted on October 10, 2022

This is an advisory for Harbor Bridge construction work, which will continue in San Rafael (Marin County). The Central San Rafael off-ramp will be closed Monday, October 10 through Friday, October 14. This is night work only.

Arbor Day Ceremony to be held at Bret Harte Park – Thursday, October 20

Posted on October 3, 2022

City Manager Jim Schutz and former Mayor Gary Phillips attend Arbor Day 2017 City of San Rafael staff and leadership will celebrate Arbor Day at Bret Harte Park on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Department of Public Works' Parks staff will plant an Oak tree to commemorate the event. Members of the public are encouraged to...

Pavement Management Program – 2022/23 Slurry seal project

Posted on October 3, 2022

The City’s annual Pavement Management Program started this week. The contractor is doing the preliminary work for the slurry sealing of the next 8 +/- miles of the City’s Road network. This year’s Pavement Management Program includes the removal of traffic striping, crack sealing, placement of Slurry Seal, and the installation of new striping. The...

Great outlook for Transportation Funds in 2022

Posted on October 3, 2022

The Department of Public Works has applied for several Regional, State, and Federal grants in 2022 which creates the opportunity for the City to possibly receive over 20 million dollars of funding! These grants can help offset the cost of construction and maintenance of the City’s aging infrastructure including construction of major improvements and large-scale...

Partnership for new underground utility district

Posted on October 3, 2022

The Department of Public Works is partnering with PG&E to establish an underground utility district on Canal Street between Medway Road to Spinnaker Point Drive as part of the “Rule 20A Utility Undergrounding Program.” City staff, PG&E, and other utility representatives had a great meeting onsite last Thursday, 9/29/22. We walked along Canal Street and...

Canal movie night with DPW!

Posted on October 3, 2022

Thank you, San Rafael! You came out and showed up and helped make the Canal Movie Night the success that it was. City staff from the Department of Public Works (April Miller, Joanna Kwok, and Stephen Acker) were well prepared to answer questions regarding upcoming improvements in local San Rafael neighborhoods and provide some much-needed...

Public Safety Center lobby murals

Posted on October 3, 2022

Last week, the Public Safety Center received its metal panel artwork display. All the lobby walls feature an array of photos representative of San Rafael. The medium used for the artwork was selected by Mary McGrath Architects, the designer of the building, to fit in nicely with the brick walls and historic elements in the...

Fire Stations #54 and #55 construction update

Posted on October 3, 2022

Fire Station 54 construction continues to move forward hitting important milestones like the completion of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire sprinkler piping installation. The permanent wood stairs have been installed and the contractor is starting to install drywall in multiple areas of the building. Outside, the raised steel platform is ready to receive the emergency...

MMWD waterline replacement projects underway

Posted on October 3, 2022

Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD) has begun construction on two watermain replacement projects in the City. The Courtwright System Improvement project on Bret Harte Rd. and the Treehaven Fireflow Improvement project in the Sun Valley Neighborhood. Courtwright System Improvement Project The project involves upgrading equipment on MMWD’s property and replacing an 8” water main by...

PD substation renovation

Posted on October 3, 2022

Remodeling your office can lead to a better use of space. Recently, the police department requested that the Police Substation located at the Albert Boro Community center be renovated. The walls were repaired, and repainted and new carpet was installed. In addition to the cosmetic upgrades, the HVAC system was improved to give increased airflow...

DPW’s new electric leaf blowers

Posted on October 3, 2022

The Parks Department has been busy acquiring new electric leaf blowers to comply with the new City ordinance that bans the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. The ban took effect on October 1st. https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/leafblowers/ On July 18, 2022, the City Council passed an ordinance to regulate the operation of gas-powered leaf blowers within city limits....

Preparations for the upcoming winter season

Posted on October 3, 2022

As we enter the winter season one of the projects that the streets department takes on is cleaning ditches. Some of the reasons we clean them are to make sure there are no obstructions and to create room for new sediment to gather. As you can see in the attached photo, we used a skid...

MMWD Treehaven Fire Flow Improvement Project in the Sun Valley Neighborhood

Posted on September 30, 2022

Argonauts Constructors will be starting the Treehaven Fire Flow Improvement Program on behalf of MMWD on Oct 3 in the Sun Valley Neighborhood. Work is scheduled to begin on October 3 and estimated to be completed mid-January 2023. Construction hours are 8 A.M to 5 P.M Monday through Friday (excluding holidays). Utility work is expected...

Wilhelm: 48hr Notice of Tree Work – San Rafael – Monday 10/3/2022 to Friday 10/7/2022

Posted on September 30, 2022

Wilhelm tree crews will be working in locations listed. They will be doing vegetation work along PG&E powerlines starting Monday 10/3/22 thru Friday 10/7/22. 1100 4TH ST 140 AUBURN ST 141 AUBURN ST 202 AUBURN ST 37.959325 -122.525854 BRET HARTE RD 37.958971 -122.529711 BRUSHWOOD LN 711 D ST 90 DEER PARK AVE 36 ELENA CIR 37.97176349...

Third Street Improvement Project – 9/30/2022 weekly update

Posted on September 29, 2022

The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK (September 26 - 30): Construction Crews replaced sidewalk sections at...

Wilhelm: 48 Hour Notice of Tree Work San Rafael MONDAY 09/26/2022 – FRIDAY 09/30/2022

Posted on September 23, 2022

Wilhelm tree crews will be working in locations listed. They will be doing vegetation work along PG&E powerlines starting Monday 09/26/2022 - Friday 09/30/2022. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: WILHELM LLC (707) 708-2932 211 ARIAS ST 37.959325 -122.525854 BRET HARTE RD 37.958971 -122.529711 BRUSHWOOD LN 204 BUNGALOW AVE 140 DEER PARK AVE...

Intermittent Temporary Road Closure – 267 Bret Harte Rd – 9/26-11/04

Posted on September 23, 2022

D&D pipeline will be starting a water main replacement project on behalf of MMWD by 267 Bret Harte Rd on 9/26 and it’s expected to last until 11/04. There will be intermittent road closures between 9am – 5pm during that time. Notifications have been sent to affected residents and they will have material available to...

Phase 2 of San Rafael’s 2022 slurry seal program begins September 21 through October 15, 2022

Posted on September 22, 2022

Phase II of the City of San Rafael’s 2022 slurry seal program will run from Wednesday, September 21 – mid October. Affected roads will be closed between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Parking will not be possible on the treatment day, but one-way traffic will be accommodated on most roads. Brett Harte Neighborhood Canal District...

Ramp, Lane Closure Expected Overnight as 101 NB Central San Rafael Harbor Bridge Replacement Continues in Marin County

Posted on September 21, 2022

Ramp, Lane Closure Expected Overnight as 101 NB Central San Rafael Harbor Bridge Replacement Continues in Marin County. Ramp closure Tuesday, September 20 through Thursday, September 22 MARIN COUNTY — Caltrans is continuing the Harbor Bridge Replacement Project in September for pavement and electrical work on the northbound 101 off-ramp to Central San Rafael. The...

Wilhelm: 48 Hour Notice of Tree Work San Rafael MONDAY 09/19/2022 – FRIDAY 09/23/2022

Posted on September 16, 2022

Wilhelm tree crews will be working in locations listed. They will be doing vegetation work along PG&E powerlines starting Monday 9/19/22 thru Friday 9/23/22. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: WILHELM LLC (707) 708-2932 30 BAYHILLS DR 189 BRET HARTE RD 140 DEER PARK AVE 140 DEER PARK AVE 140 DEER PARK AVE 1425...

4th Street Construction (Between Irwin St. and Grand Ave) – Weds 9/12/2022 to Friday 9/23/2022

Posted on September 16, 2022

Jepsen Electric will be altering traffic on 4th St between Irwin St and Grand Ave to install an electrical service for a business in the area. Work will occur from approximately 9am- 3pm on 9/21 – 9/23. One travel lane will be closed at a time and flaggers will be controlling traffic. Detailed work plan...

Temporary road closure – 209 Humboldt St. – Thursday September 15

Posted on September 14, 2022

MMWD will be temporary closing Humboldt St to repair a water leak. The road closure will happen on Thursday September 15 from approximately 9 A.M – 3 P.M. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2209-013 and notifications have been provided to the residents.

San Rafael Creek Dredge Plans and Quantities Released

Posted on September 13, 2022

City of San Rafael Individual Parcel Dredge Plans and Quantities Released In anticipation of a joint dredging effort between the City of San Rafael and several individual dock and marina homeowners in San Rafael's Canal neighborhood, the City has released updated dredge plans and calculated dredge quantities for all parcels who participated in an umbrella...

Wilhelm: 48hr Notice of Tree Work – Tuesday 9/12/2022 to 9/16/2022

Posted on September 9, 2022

Wilhelm tree crews will be working in locations listed. They will be doing vegetation work along PG&E powerlines starting Tuesday 9/12/22 thru Friday 9/16/22. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: WILHELM LLC (707) 708-2932 30 BAYHILLS DR 49 BAYO VISTA WAY 189 BRET HARTE RD 204 BUNGALOW AVE 240 CHANNING WAY 18 CULLODEN PARK...

Mt Tam Sunset, photo taken by Mark Glasser

Third Street Improvement Project – 9/9/2022 weekly update

Posted on September 9, 2022

Third Street Improvement Project – 9/2/2022 weekly update

Posted on September 8, 2022

The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK (August 29 - September 2): Nightwork: Crews completed installing new...

Temporary road closure – Weds September 7 – Culloden Park Rd.

Posted on September 6, 2022

W.K McClellan will be temporary closing Culloden Park Rd to remove a tree on behalf of PG&E. The road closure will happen on Wed September 7 from approximately 9 A.M – 4 P.M. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2209-002 and notifications have been provided to the residents.

Third Street Rehabilitation project update – 9/5/2022

Posted on September 5, 2022

Last week the City’s contractor Ghilotti Bros. Inc., was working on the installation of the retaining wall adjacent to the new bike facility on the West End. The contractor has also been working on the installation of fiber optic cable and conduit, pouring sidewalk, and the installation of American with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements such...

Fire Stations 54 and 55 construction update – 9/5/2022

Posted on September 5, 2022

Contact: Mia Huebner, Fire station Team –Public Works Construction is well underway at the two fire stations. Fire Station 54 is blossoming and taking shape! The elevator tower now has roofing and the fireman’s living quarters are framed out. Wall and roof panels are up, and windows are installed. Electrical and plumbing rough-in is showing...

20 Meyer Road project update – 9/5/2022

Posted on September 5, 2022

Construction is nearing completion on the City’s 20 Meyer Rd. project. This week’s construction operations consisted of backfilling behind the installed retaining wall. Over the next couple of weeks Piazza Construction will continue to backfill behind the wall and install the guard rail. The final operations will be to install the erosion control measures meant...

Pickleweed Childcare sandbox repairs

Posted on September 5, 2022

The Facilities team took advantage of the summer break and completed some needed repairs on the Pickleweed childcare sandbox while the children were away. The old sandbox provided many years of fun play for the children who attended the center. While many of the existing posts were able to be reused the top and side...

The importance of Basic Inspection of Terminal

Posted on September 5, 2022

The Basic Inspection of Terminal is required by the State of California to be completed every 90 days. This inspection entails checking the brake adjustment, brake system components, oil leaks, steering and suspension systems, tires / wheels and vehicle connecting devices. The vehicle maintenance staff does a great job of keeping on top of these...

Wilhelm: 48hr Notice of Tree Work – Tuesday 9/6/2022 to 9/9/2022

Posted on September 2, 2022

Wilhelm tree crews will be working in locations listed. They will be doing vegetation work along PG&E powerlines starting Tuesday 9/6/22 thru Friday 9/9/22. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: WILHELM LLC (707) 708-2932 49 BAYO VISTA WAY 322 BAYVIEW ST 204 BUNGALOW AVE 240 CHANNING WAY 106 CLARK ST 18 CULLODEN PARK RD...

Third Street Improvement Project – 8/26/2022 weekly update

Posted on August 26, 2022

The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK (August 22 - 26): Nightwork: Crews completed installing new water...

Temporary Sidewalk Closure – 8/26/2022 – 9/30/2022* Westbound Sidewalk 955 Point San Pedro Rd

Posted on August 23, 2022

A temporary sidewalk closure at Point San Pedro Road between Peacock Drive and Knight Drive will be necessary to continue with construction of the Fire Station 55 Renovation to maintain pedestrians’ safety, Fire Department response times and to accommodate the needs of the construction project. WHAT TO DO: Cross safely at the designated crosswalks &...

Third Street Improvement Project – 8/19/2022 weekly update

Posted on August 22, 2022

The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK (August 15 - 19): Nightwork: Crews trenched and installed new water...

Wilhelm: 48hr Notice of Tree Work – San Rafael – Monday 8/22/2022 – Friday 8/26/2022

Posted on August 19, 2022

Wilhelm tree crews will be working in locations listed. They will be doing vegetation work along PG&E powerlines starting Monday 8/22/22 thru Friday 8/26/22. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: WILHELM LLC (707) 708-2932 37.984636 -122.551753 5TH AVE 37.984789 -122.551658 5TH AVE 2 ALVINA AVE 18 AMBERWOOD LN 30 BAYHILLS DR 33 BAYO VISTA...

Temporary Road Closure – Westbound lane on Fourth St. between C St. and D St.

Posted on August 18, 2022

MMWD will be performing final restoration at 1340 4th Street today, 8/18/2022. This will result in the temporary closure of the westbound lane on Fourth Street between C Street and D Street. Work will begin at approximately at 7 am and the closure may last a minimum of 3 hours.

Outdoor Dining update – “Streetary” program

Posted on August 15, 2022

San Rafael’s restaurants have long been a source of pride and appreciation for our community, and the rapid rise and success of the City’s sidewalk adjacent ‘Streetary’ dining concept came as no surprise to many in recent years. The current guidelines that were implemented during COVID-19 have since been analyzed and closely discussed with City...

20 Meyer Road project update

Posted on August 15, 2022

Construction on the City’s 20 Meyer Rd. project picked back up this week on Wednesday, 8/17. Last week, the City’s Contractor, Piazza Construction, met with the City’s Consultant, Miller Pacific Engineering, to locate and layout the retaining wall that is to be installed. This project is expected to be complete by the end of August....