REMINDER: The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will begin the second 55-hour weekend closure for the 101 NB Central San Rafael Off-Ramp Bridge Replacement project. Due to weather conditions, the closure times have now changed. The closure will start on Friday, October 22 at 7 pm and reopen on Monday, October 25 at 5 am. Please note: these dates … Continued
Fall rain often marks the end of wildfire season in Marin. While we can’t yet be sure if this will be enough rain to truly reduce the wildfire risk or have an impact on drought conditions- its certainly a hopeful start to the winter rainy season. Sandbag Locations As in the past, the City has … Continued
The San Rafael Social Justice Community Art Group continues to work towards installing the approved mural “Regeneration” at Arbor Park. The group is working with a local architect and City staff to create an installation that will fit and enhance the current park. The goal is to create a safe and inviting space for all … Continued
The Caltrans engineering team is working to relocate the bus stop at the northbound Freitas Parkway offramp to make it safer and ADA accessible. As a part of the project, they are proposing to improve the intersection of Freitas Parkway, Civic Center Drive and Old Redwood Highway by installing a round-about there. This exciting change … Continued
Program Manager: JC Agcaoili Since the beginning of 2020, the Sidewalk Repair Program has been making its way through the Peacock Gap neighborhood. Today, in October 2021, we are excited to be finishing up the last of the properties that signed up in this area. In the 20-month time span, Van Midde Concrete has repaired … Continued
Construction began on October 6th for the Bungalow Ave and Woodland Ave Resurfacing Project. Thank you to our neighbors for your patience as improvements are continually made. Currently Ghilotti Bros Inc. is working on curb ramps all along Woodland Ave and a sidewalk gap closure on Bungalow Ave. Over the next few weeks, weather permitting, … Continued
Contact: Faby Guillen-Urfer / Sr. Project Manager – Public Works We are very excited to announce that on Monday, October 18, Council authorized us to move forward with construction of Fire Station 54 & 55. Council was extremely supportive of the project and enthusiastic to continue with the City’s essential facilities upgrades. The lowest responsive bidder and approved contractor is Wickman Development and Construction. Their base bid amount is approximately … Continued
The B St Culvert Replacement Project was advertised on Sept 17th and bids were opened on Oct 7th. Maggiora & Ghilotti, Inc. was found to be the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. On Oct 18th, City Council awarded the construction contract to Maggiora & Ghilotti, Inc. Construction is estimated to start in November 2021. More … Continued
To help firefighters hear dispatchers better and with less distortion, Facilities team members Michael Rieser and Anthoney Heaven assisted with the installation of new acoustic panels at Fire Station 57. The installation of these panels will help reduce the echo noise in the apparatus bay area
The Facilities and Garage Division supervisors Omar Garcia and Gerardo Paredes assisted in the coordination of removing several large storage containers that were located in the lower parking lot of City Hall. Originally, the containers were being utilized by the Police Department, but since their relocation to the Public Safety Center, they no longer have … Continued
