Francisco Blvd. East Sidewalk Improvements
AboutGoals for project
- Provide a wider sidewalk along Francisco Blvd East to improve pedestrian and bicycle use
- Provide connectivity between the Grand Avenue Bridge and wider sidewalk south of Vivian
- Replace San Rafael Sanitation District main line
Budget
Planning/Design $1,100,000 Construction $6,125,000
Overview
The existing sidewalk along Francisco Boulevard East is utilized daily by pedestrians and bicyclists that must navigate the congestion of fire hydrants and power poles. This project will install an 8‐foot‐wide sidewalk/bike pathway on Francisco Boulevard East between Vivian Street and Grand Avenue.

Design, utility and private property coordination was completed at the end of summer 2019. Construction began at the beginning of July 2020. Construction operations will be broken into five Phases in an attempt to minimize traffic congestion and impact on local businesses. During construction there will be some day-time work and some night-time work with temporary traffic diversions.
Full pedestrian and bicycle access will be maintained on Francisco Blvd East throughout duration of all construction operations and as well as access to all driveways along Francisco Blvd East.
Timeline
Planning and Coordination September 2018 – January 2020 Construction Bidding & Award January 2020 – June 2020 Construction July 2020 – June 2021 Street Resurfacing Fall 2021
Project contact
Hunter Young, PE | Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer
Hunter.Young@cityofsanrafael.org
415.485.3408
Goals for project
- Provide a wider sidewalk along Francisco Blvd East to improve pedestrian and bicycle use
- Provide connectivity between the Grand Avenue Bridge and wider sidewalk south of Vivian
- Replace San Rafael Sanitation District main line
Budget
Planning/Design | $1,100,000 |
Construction | $6,125,000 |
Overview
The existing sidewalk along Francisco Boulevard East is utilized daily by pedestrians and bicyclists that must navigate the congestion of fire hydrants and power poles. This project will install an 8‐foot‐wide sidewalk/bike pathway on Francisco Boulevard East between Vivian Street and Grand Avenue.
Design, utility and private property coordination was completed at the end of summer 2019. Construction began at the beginning of July 2020. Construction operations will be broken into five Phases in an attempt to minimize traffic congestion and impact on local businesses. During construction there will be some day-time work and some night-time work with temporary traffic diversions.
Full pedestrian and bicycle access will be maintained on Francisco Blvd East throughout duration of all construction operations and as well as access to all driveways along Francisco Blvd East.
Timeline
Planning and Coordination | September 2018 – January 2020 |
Construction Bidding & Award | January 2020 – June 2020 |
Construction | July 2020 – June 2021 |
Street Resurfacing | Fall 2021 |
Project contact
Hunter Young, PE | Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer
Hunter.Young@cityofsanrafael.org
415.485.3408