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New leaf vacuum for sidewalk debris

The Department of Public Works recently acquired a new 2021 Xtreme Leaf Vacuum for our Maintenance divisions. The leaf vacuum is a versatile tool that can be used to aid in picking up dried grass clippings, leaves or dirt from sidewalks and parks quickly and effectively. The leaf vacuum will mainly be used for picking … Continued

Spinnaker Point parking modification project

The objective of the Spinnaker Point Parking Modification project is to create additional parking in a high demand area of East San Rafael. Parking will be added by converting the on-street parallel parking into angled parking along the north side of Spinnaker Point Drive, next to the Albert J. Boro Community Center. At the August … Continued

Crossing Guards are Needed for the New School Year!

Join the team of crossing guards in Marin County and protect the safety of our children as they bike and walk to and from school. Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) is working with the Crossing Guard management firm, All City Management Services, to hire dedicated individuals to take part in this critical public safety role. … Continued

Snapshot – East San Rafael Parking, General Plan, Parking Boxes, & More

Snapshot — de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo Last week Marin County was recognized as a leader in Creative Governance, Data-driven Strategies, Digital Equity Initiatives, and Enhanced Cybersecurity. Learn more about the City of San Rafael’s partnership with the County of Marin and how we’re supporting the community through … Continued

Flex Alert issued for Wednesday, July 28th, due to heat and tight supply

Consumers urged to reduce energy use from 4-9 p.m. to protect grid reliability FOLSOM, Calif. – The California Independent System Operator (ISO) has issued a statewide Flex Alert, a call for voluntary electricity conservation, for today, Wednesday, July 28 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., due to predicted high energy demand and tight supplies across … Continued

New Traffic Signal at Lucas Valley/Los Gamos

On Tuesday, July 20, the new traffic signal at Lucas Valley Road/Los Gamos Road was turned on in anticipation of the opening of the new Kaiser medical offices on Los Gamos Road. Kaiser is certainly happy to be at this point, as it took a few years to work through the Caltrans approval process since … Continued

Marin County Ranks #1 in Digital Counties Survey

2021 Digital Counties Survey Recognizes Leaders with Creative Governance, Data-driven Strategies, Digital Equity Initiatives, and Enhanced Cybersecurity. The Center for Digital Government (CDG) and the National Association of Counties (NACo) hosts an annual survey to highlight and recognize the best technology practices across the country. The year of COVID-19 presented challenges and hurdles, forcing organizations … Continued

Southern Heights Bridge project update

The final product is starting to take shape on the Southern Heights Bridge project as the bridge deck was successfully poured on July 1st. There is still plenty of work remaining including installation of the bridge railing, construction of the approach slabs, paving, hydroseeding, bridge lighting, and many smaller items.  The City is working with … Continued

Bungalow Ave from Woodland Ave to Picnic Street resurfacing update

The Department of Public Works will be resurfacing Bungalow Avenue from Woodland Avenue to La Loma Court late September.  These improvements are part of the City’s Street Resurfacing and are funded through gas tax.  Our project will follow the Sanitation District’s (SRSD) sewer main replacement project along Woodland Ave. Their project has begun and will … Continued

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