PG&E will be hosting an upcoming webinar to share information about their Community Wildfire Safety Program (CWSP). This webinar will provide an additional opportunity for anyone who is interested in PG&E’s wildfire safety efforts to receive a presentation from PG&E leadership, ask questions and provide feedback. Topics will include: Expansion of the Public Safety Power … Continued
After considering the community’s needs and following extensive upgrades to playground equipment located at the nearby Pickleweed Park, the City has decided to re-purpose this area. In the near future, the playground equipment will be removed to accommodate two planned projects as follows: The creation of additional on-street parking, lead by the City, Modifications to the existing … Continued
SMART has scheduled the remainder of the safety tests on the following dates. Stay tuned for changes as test results may impact the testing schedule. Friday, September 13 from 11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Saturday, September 14 from 11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Friday, September 20 from 11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Saturday, September 21 from 11:00 … Continued
The planning stage for the Multi-Use Pathway (MUP) Phase-II, extending from 2nd Street to Rice Drive, is continuing forward. The pathway is along Francisco Boulevard West. It will connect the recently completed MUP Phase-I from Rice to Andersen Drive with downtown and the Bettini Transit Center. The existing 4-foot wide sidewalk will be expanded to … Continued
The San Rafael Sanitation District is nearing the completion of two sewer mainline improvement projects: the 2018 Sewer Pipe Repair & Replacement Project and the Forbes Avenue Sewer Improvements Project. The District’s contractor, D’Arcy & Harty Construction, has been installing the new sewer pipelines since April of this year. Together, these projects have replaced over … Continued
The San Rafael Sanitation District completed the design for the rehabilitation of the South Francisco Pump Station, located on Francisco Boulevard East. The project is currently out to bid. The mandatory Pre-Bid Walk at the Pump Station is scheduled for September 12th, allowing potential bidders to view the station. The building will be demolished and … Continued
The Department of Public Works just received a delivery of three, brand new Chevy Duramax HD6500 dump trucks. These new dump trucks replace the 18-year-old International 4700 dump trucks that Public Works previously owned. The new Chevy Duramax’s are much more fuel-efficient, have more power, and have a larger load capacity (6 yards compared to … Continued
The City of San Rafael will have its second Fire Station project completed soon! The new Fire Station 57 will become an integral part of the community and will allow our Fire Department to maintain their commitment to the residents of San Rafael. Fire Department personnel have started to receive training on the various new … Continued
SMART has made great progress towards completing railroad crossing tests and will soon begin testing train control systems. The next overnight testing sessions are scheduled for: Friday, September 6, 11:00 p.m. to Saturday, September 7, 8:00 a.m. Saturday, September 7, 11:00 p.m. to Sunday, September 8, 8:00 a.m. As a part of the testing process, you may … Continued
The City of San Rafael (City) hereby requests proposals from qualified consultants for the preparation of contract documents for both the Schoen Park Modifications and Rotary Manor Culvert Replacement projects. It is the intent of the City to hire a qualified consultant who can facilitate environmental compliance and permitting clearance, design, and construction support services … Continued
