PG&E Gas Transmission Line Several very large utility projects were initiated by PG&E within the City throughout the summer. The most visible PG&E project is located on Second Street, Lindaro Street, Andersen Drive, Irwin Street, Woodland Ave, Du Bois Street. PG&E is replacing a gas main from around A Street through the Bret Harte neighborhood....
The SMART Larkspur Extension construction work on the Francisco Blvd. West realignment and Phase-1 of the Multi-Use Path (from Rice Street to Andersen Drive) continues to move forward rapidly. The Contractor has nearly completed the curb & gutter and sidewalk installation and will be paving the new Francisco Blvd West within a few weeks. And,...
**We are currently not accepting applications to paint utility boxes but will re-evaluate as budgeting and policy changes. Please check back here for any future updates.** Public Works has been working in collaboration with Economic Development to pilot the City’s first ever Utility Box Art Program. The program will have a dual purpose of 1)...
On Tuesday, September 18th, the City’s contractor, Ghilotti Bros., resurfaced G Street between Fourth Street and Mission Avenue. Prior to resurfacing, new concrete wheelchair ramps and a drainage system were installed. The work has progressed quickly over the past month and will be done by the end of September.
Weekend Striping! On Sunday, September 23, the Department of Public Works will be center striping, or re-painting the center road markings, through Downtown San Rafael. Staff will be using a water-based paint to do the job. It’s environmentally responsible, paint remains flexible and withstands movement, it’s fast drying (10-15 minutes!), and it comes in many...
This week, Streets Maintenance Crews added some safety aspects to the Puerto Suello bike path heading southbound on the bike path and coming up the Linden lane tunnel/stairway. Delineators were added to guide bicyclists coming down the hill away from the stairway and approaching pedestrians, as well as, a bright PEDESTRIAN sign to the left....
Last year, City Council supported a 6-month study to evaluate existing East San Rafael parking conditions and better prepare parking solutions the City could implement. The City is first pursuing a short-term strategy of implementing time-limited parking. Following the estimated sign installation timeline, the Department of Public Works Maintenance crews have been hard at work...
On Monday night’s Council Meeting DPW’s own Senior Civil Engineer Hunter Young was recognized as San Rafael’s 2018 Employee of the Second Quarter. From managing the complex $3.5 million Freitas Las Gallinas Intersection Improvements project, to Grand Avenue Pedestrian Bridge to coordinating all things SMART in San Rafael – including rail crossings downtown and...
The SMART Larkspur extension construction realignment of Francisco Blvd. West and first phase of the Multi-Use Path (from Rice Street to Andersen Drive) continues to move forward at a rapid pace. The Contractor has nearly completed the curb & gutter and sidewalk installation for the new Francisco Blvd West. The sheet piles that support the...
Van Midde Concrete has conducted 114 of 198 final inspections and will be sending out all remaining final agreements for property owners to sign over the next few weeks. Property owners are instructed to sign the final agreement from Van Midde, and send the City a copy. Once the City receives the copy of the...
The construction team continues to show results at our Essential Facilities projects. At Fire Station #52, with the training tower complete, the contractor has refocused its resources for the interior build out of the main building, exterior facade, and the on-site and off-site utilities. Bay Cities Paving & Grading, a subcontractor to Alten, will continue to...
Over the last several months PG&E has been working on a vital natural gas main that travels through the Bret Harte neighborhood and feeds most of southern Marin. After the San Bruno pipeline explosion, PG&E thoroughly evaluated gas lines throughout the state and identified this one as one needing replacing – as the system has...
Progress on the SMART Larkspur extension construction continues to move rapidly with the Francisco Blvd. West realignment and Phase-1 of the Multi-Use Path (from Rice Street to Andersen Drive). The Contractor has placed the aggregate base and is now installing curb & gutter on the north end. Construction of the Multi Use Path-Phase 1 is...
Public Works and contractors have been hard at work answering sidewalk repair inquiries and final inspection scheduling all throughout late July and August. Thank you to all applicants that have arranged for the final inspection required with their preferred contractor before the deadline. Do not be alarmed if contractors are slow to respond, doubling of...
DPW has started its annual review and repair of several storm water pumps. This year we are removing a total of three pumps for repair or possible replacement. In order to review and determine if the unit need repair, the entire pump is removed and shipped to the contractor’s yard where it is dismantled and...
The SMART Larkspur extension construction work continues with the Francisco Blvd. West realignment and Phase-1 of the Multi-Use Path (from Rice Street to Andersen Drive). The Francisco Blvd West realignment is moving forward at a fast pace. The subcontractor, Ghilotti Brothers Construction, is not wasting any time with construction. The work includes environmental mitigation of...
In early August Public Works staff reported that a portion of Francisco Blvd. West and Andersen Drive was scheduled to be resurfaced starting on August 9, 2018. The approach included grinding the roadway on Friday night and performing the resurfacing on Monday night. SMART’s contractor was required to secure an encroachment permit from Caltrans the...
City Staff from the Community Development Department and the Public Works Department met with representatives from the San Rafael City School District last week to discuss the construction work occurring on various school campuses. Glenwood Elementary School: The school district is started construction of a new gym and multi-purpose rooms on the campus. Construction started...
On Monday, August 20th, the City’s contractor, Ghilotti Bros, began construction at the intersection of 5th/G Street. The first order of work includes removing an old storm drain culvert dating back to 1928. The Contractor removed the pipe and installed a new storm drain pipe across the east leg of the intersection. Over the next...
Last year as part of a larger effort to improve pedestrian safety, the City developed an evaluation and prioritization process to score and rank uncontrolled pedestrian crossings. An uncontrolled pedestrian crossing is where the sidewalks or designated walkways intersect a roadway at a location where there is no traffic control (i.e. traffic signal, STOP sign). ...
On August 16, 2018, the Ghilotti Bros. ground and paved (using 80 tons of hot mix asphalt) the end of Clayton Street which had deteriorated beyond a less intensive treatment. This is small piece of road heavily impacted the residents in the neighboring area. After voicing their opinions about the dilapidated asphalt, DPW was able...
DPW’s four man Sign and Paint Crew gave Second and Third Street intersections, from the Miracle Mile to Lincoln Ave., some fresh paint to brighten up the directional arrows and lane lines. Two streets down, 1067 to go!
On Friday night, August 9, 2018, SMART’s contractor will be grinding the asphalt at the intersection of Andersen Drive and Francisco Blvd. West. Traffic control measures will be installed at 7:00 pm and the intersection will be closed at 9:00 pm to get started. Traffic controls will be in place to direct the public around...
The SMART Larkspur extension is at full speed ahead with the Francisco Blvd. West realignment and Phase-1 of the Multi-Use Path (from Rice Street to Andersen Drive). SMART’s contractor, Stacy Witbeck/Herzog has completed installation of the underground drainage and is now grading for the realignment of Francisco Blvd West and the SMART tracks between 2nd...
Public Works crews from the Street Division have begun removing accumulated sediment and cattails from the City of San Rafael drainage channels. Our crews clearing about 4 miles and 900 tons of material from City of San Rafael drainage channels. We will be clearing the channels along the 580 Highway and Manuel T. Freitas Parkway. ...
We are thrilled to see the construction teams make huge progress at all three Essential Facilities projects. At Fire Station #52, the Training Tower erection has been completed. Minor electrical and mechanical work is to follow and is scheduled to be completed by the end of August. The Training Classroom is now completely watertight and...
Following concerns brought up by City staff during the monthly Health and Safety Committee meeting, the Department of Public Works was asked to have the seat wall behind Safeway on A street removed due to the threat to public health and safety. This week the Ghilotti Bros. removed the wall and restored the area. The...
The intersection at Andersen Drive and Francisco Boulevard West will be closed each night from 7:30 pm to 6:00 am starting August 10, 2018 through August 13, 2018. The span of the closure will be from Francisco West (O’Reilly auto parts driveway) to Andersen Drive. The work being done to the intersection will consist of...
Proposal Post Date: July 26, 2018 Proposal Due Due: August 21, 2018, 10:00 am (see Addendum #1) Link to full FY 2018-19 Routine Tree Services Request for Proposals Document Addendum #1 The City of San Rafael (City) hereby requests proposals for on-call tree services from a qualified tree maintenance business that is duly registered and...
Proposal Post Date: July 26, 2018 Proposal Due Due: August 21, 2018, 10:00 am (see Addendum #1) Link to full FY 2018-19 Emergency On-Call Tree Services Request for Proposals Document Addendum #1 The City of San Rafael (City) hereby requests proposals for on-call tree services from a qualified tree maintenance business that is duly registered...
