PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working in locations listed below. They will be doing vegetation work throughout the week 12/11-12/16. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. LOT Street City 72 OAKMONT AVE SAN RAFAEL 76 OAKMONT AVE SAN RAFAEL 80 OAKMONT AVE SAN RAFAEL
Dredging Operations Extended through December 31st, 2023 The City of San Rafael’s dredging operations have been granted an extension through December 31st. If you are interested in applying for a permit for dredging, please use the below link: Dredging Permit - City of San Rafael
PG&E will be doing pole replacement work that will require a road closure at 71 W Sea View Ave. The closure will happen on Wednesday, December 6th from 9am to 3pm. This road closure is on the border of the City and the County jurisdiction, but their traffic control and detour signs will be placed...
B Street will be converted to TWO-WAY Traffic between Second Street and 5th Avenue this Sunday night November 19, 2023. The switchover will take several hours during which the easterly lane will be closed. Work begins at 8 pm and it is expected to take several hours to complete. After the striping, signage, and signal...
A City project will be doing work to improve the storm drains that will require a road closure at 57 Bryn Mawr Dr. This closure is expected to begin Monday, 11/27, from 9am to 3pm and will last about 3 weeks. They will still be doing work in the area from 8-9am and 3-5pm each...
PG&E will be doing pole replacement work that will require a road closure at 121 Tiburon Blvd. The closure will happen on Monday 11/20 and Tuesday 11/21 from 8am to 5pm. This road closure is in the County unincorporated area, but their traffic control and detour signs will be placed in the City right-of-way. They...
West Coast Drilling will be closing the road at 48 El Camino Ave to complete a slope repair project that includes hillside drilling. The road closure will happen Monday 11/13 to approximately Wednesday 11/22. Approved working hours are from 9am to 3pm each day (Mon-Fri). They have an approved encroachment permit (EP2309-064), and they have...
The Marin Endurance Festival will be taking place next weekend, Saturday 10/28 – Sunday 10/29. There will be full road closures on Point San Pedro Rd from San Marino Dr and past Biscayne Dr to extend into the unincorporated areas of San Rafael to the Back Ranch Meadows Campground in China Camp State Park. The...
Precision Crane Service, Inc. and Traffic Management will be temporarily closing C St between 3rd St and 4th St to perform a crane lift for a project at 1299 4th St. The road closure will happen Tuesday, 10/17, from approximately 9am to 3pm. They have an approved encroachment permit (EP2306-081), and they have confirmed that...
SAN RAFAEL, CA - October 10, 2023 The City of San Rafael (City) hereby requests proposals for vegetation management services from qualified businesses that are duly registered and licensed with either a C61-D49 or C27-D49 license in the State of California. Services shall include routine tree and vegetation services, Wildfire Fuel reduction services, and Emergency on-call...
West Coast Cranes will be temporarily closing Tamarack Drive between Lenglen Ave and Esmeyer Dr to perform a crane pick for an ADU project. The road closure will happen Thursday, September 7, from approximately 9 A.M. – 12 P.M. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2308-025 and notifications have been provided to affected properties. ...
Construction Bid Opening: July 27, 2023 Estimated Construction Start: September 2023 The Grand Avenue Cycle Track Project is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to improve connectivity throughout San Rafael and increase safety for bicyclists and pedestrians. A Class IV protected bicycle facility will be installed on Grand Avenue between Second Street and Fourth Street....
Construction Start: April 2023 Estimated Completion: Fall 2024 Work on the San Quentin Pump Station Reconstruction project continues with the wet well and pressure vault of the new pump station. As shown in the pictures, the formwork for the wet well and pressure vault was constructed, allowing for the pouring of concrete. Work in August...
Contact: Faby Guillen – Senior Project Manager Site work is complete at Fire Station 55! Michael Paul Company has completed the parking lot work at Fire Station 55. The contractor regraded, repaved, and restriped the eight-space parking lot, which includes one accessible stall. Other upgrades include new curb and gutter throughout, exterior lighting, and a...
Parks Division staff have been recently working on the annual pruning and cleanup of the medians in Terra Linda. This task involves pruning the many Oleander bushes that grow in the medians. The small Parks Crew supplemented their staff with contracted labor to speed up the process. The pruning is especially important near intersections where...
Every summer, our Streets Division staff clean the wet wells of the City's 11 storm water pump stations. The wet wells act as a catch basin for sediment and debris before the stormwater is pumped into the canal or bay. Staff use confined space safety equipment, including retrieval gear and air monitoring equipment, to enter...
PG&E will be temporarily closing St Francis Ln to replace a gas service in the area. The road closure will happen Wednesday, June 28, from approximately 9 A.M. – 4 P.M. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2209-008 and notifications have been provided to affected properties.
PG&E’s subcontractor, Edison Power Constructors, will be working at night to replace power poles near 800 Mission Ave. The night work is schedule for Thursday, 6/22 from approximately 8 P.M to 5 A.M. The work requires power to be turned off in the area and the traffic signal at the Mission Ave & Lincoln Ave...
The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic PG&E will be temporarily closing Chula Vista to replace a gas service in the area. The road closure will happen Thursday, June 22, from approximately 9 A.M. – 5 P.M. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2302-026 and notifications...
The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be temporarily closing Upper Fremont Dr to perform vegetative maintenance around their power lines. The road closure will happen Tuesday June 20, from approximately 9 A.M. – 2 P.M. They have an approved...
On June 14th Public Works Director April Miller participated in a Joint Legislative Visit Day hosted by the American Public Works Association and American Society of Civil Engineers at the California State Capital. Public works officials and consultants met with members and representatives from the State Assembly and State Senate to express our support for...
Construction Start: April 2023 Estimated Completion: Summer 2024 Work on the San Quentin Pump Station Reconstruction project continues with the foundation of the new pump station. As shown in the picture above, the concrete floating slab has been installed and the formwork for the pump bays that will house the new pumps is being prepared....
Public Works is excited to have two new junior engineers join the Capital Improvement Projects team. Sage Crosby received her Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering – Sustainable Design/Construction – Structures from Stanford University and has her Engineer-In-Training certification. She previously worked as a Junior Designer at a Structural Engineering firm. One interesting fact...
Road markings are important as they help make the roads safer for pedestrians and drivers as well as ensure that traffic flows smoothly. Over time, these markings can fade and wear out making it difficult for drivers to see. Recently, a double yellow line was added on the curved sections of roadway along Mission St....
Kelly Abey joined DPW on June 16th as the 6th annual Honorary Dean Allison Intern. She has lived in San Rafael her whole life until college, where she goes to UC Davis. She recently finished her third year at Davis, double majoring in Environmental Policy, Analysis, and Planning and Sustainable Environmental Design. She is extremely...
Fire Station 55 is going through an exciting new phase of construction! Michael Paul Company is “breaking ground” (literally) at Fire Station 55 in preparation for the new hardscape. Plans for this hardscape include new parking lot, light poles, and refreshing the asphalt that carpets the drive‐in entrance of the fire station grounds. We look...
The Department of Public Works Parks Division is integral to maintaining the City. They work tirelessly to maintain the City's Parks to maximize the enjoyment for San Rafael residents and visitors. They maintain the City's many roadsides and medians, performing major pruning, weed suppression, and trimming. They play a crucial role in pre-storm preparations in...
On Monday, the Parks department was on Kerner Blvd, weeding and trimming the trees in the medians between Larkspur St and Sonoma St. Parking isn’t allowed on Mondays in the area to allow for street sweeping. The Parks Department utilizes this time when the roadway is open to complete the work. The sweeper comes through...
After the playground area at Parkside Daycare was recently flooded, Parks personnel had to make an emergency repair on the 4” irrigation mainline that feeds water to the Albert Park ballfield. Parks Maintenance division member Matt Scales is shown placing the new valve box over the shut-off valve for the irrigation line.
Road markings are essential to maintain the control of traffic streets and highways. Faded pavement markings can lead to dangerous driving conditions as they diminish visibility and make it harder for motorists to determine the correct driving protocol in certain areas, especially at night. Paint crews have been out repainting faded street markings and legends. To...
