How will traffic be impacted during construction?
Construction hours and temporary lane closures times are still be accessed. However both day and night work are anticipated.
Archives: FAQs
What improvements will be done at the parking lot adjacent to Walgreens at Lindaro Street and Lootens Place?
The Safety Project will convert the driveway on Third Street to Exit Only southbound to help improve safety for pedestrians and remove the backup from cars turning right into a narrow driveway.
Will the new bike facility extend to the West End?
The city has created an interim plan to extend the bicycle facility.
Will existing parallel on-street parking along the south side of 2nd Street be affected and/or eliminated?
The city has worked with residents along Second Street and the bicycle community to revise the original concept plan to utilize the entire right-of-way and reduce widths to provide parking. There will still be a net loss of 1-4 stalls between West Street and Shaver Street.
Encroachment Permit Start of Work Notification and Inspection Request
Start of work notifications must be submitted no less than 48 hours prior to start date. Inspections must be requested prior to the expiration of your permit. Failure to notify us prior to backfilling of trenches and/or restoration of the public right of way may result in re-excavation of the project. DISCLAIMER: Inspections will be … Continued
Contractor License
An A or C-12 license is required for all paving. Other licenses may be required based on project scope.
Construction Standards
Pavement and trench restoration standards for projects in the Right-of-Way (ROW) are detailed in the City of San Rafael Pavement Restoration Matrix. The City of San Rafael follows the Marin County Uniform Construction Standards of all cities/towns and County of Marin drawings referenced in this manual must be followed unless other wise noted by the … Continued
City of San Rafael Business License
A City of San Rafael business license is required. If you don’t have a business license, you can apply online.
Traffic Control Plan
A Traffic Control Plan (TCP) is a document that shows temporary signs, cones, and flaggers to safely direct traffic around your work zone. ‘Traffic’ includes vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, and mobility devices such as wheelchairs. Temporary traffic control requirements, devices, and setups can be found in Part 6 of the CA Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Part … Continued
Detailed Plan / Key Map
A detailed plan shows the exact location, a more precise extent of the work zone, the work proposed and details of the improvements. A key map shows the general project location and approximate extent of the workzone. Underground utilities can be shown on the detailed plan or as a separate map. We use this to generally locate where subsurface … Continued