FAQ Topic: Second and Fourth Street Intersection Improvements FAQs

What is the overall cost of the project? Where are grant funds being received from and when do they expire? Are there alternative funds available if the project costs increase?

The current estimated cost for the project is $4 million. This includes construction, inspection services, and outreach efforts during construction. The project has been awarded funds from the One Bay Area Grant Cycle 3 (OBAG 3) for the construction of the project. OBAG 3 funds must be obligated by January 2027 and fully expended … Continued

Could the City more regularly clean the existing bicycle track?

The City’s Department of Public Works team currently cannot clean the narrow bicycle track with a street sweeper and has to clean it manually with boots on the ground. The City is seeking a solution to streamline this process and increase the frequency.

How does the City plan to implement enforcement of the bicyclists speeding or ignoring signals in the intersection?

The City is working with our Public Safety officers to assist with education and enforcement of State and Local laws for all users.

Could the westbound 2nd St. to eastbound 4th St. ”u-turn” slip lane be raised to continue to allow emergency access while improving connectivity to 4th St?

The City is considering this request and coordinating with Emergency Services on feasibility.

How long would the proposed pedestrian crossing be?

The timing of the pedestrian crossing needs to be completed as part of the 95% design. The timing is determined based on lengths of crosswalks and an assumed typical walking speed of 3.5 feet per second per State guidelines.

Will the City provide additional signage at the 2nd Street and West Street intersection in relation to the existing bicycle track?

The City is working with our Traffic Division to consider this request separately from the project.

Will the City provide signage to limit the size of trucks allowed on Marquard Ave. and Fremont Road?

The City is currently evaluating the feasibility of limiting truck sizes along Marquard Ave. and Fremont Road.

Would the new intersection be timed with adjacent traffic lights along 2nd Street?

The infrastructure needed to physically tie the intersection to adjacent traffic lights along 2nd Street in not currently in place. The intersection would be timed via operational modifications. The existing intersection is not timed with adjacent traffic lights.

What are the existing statistics for the intersection regarding pedestrian and bicycle use?

2024 Quarterly Average Daily Pedestrian and Counts as collected by existing MioVision cameras operated by the City of San Rafael are as follows: Q1 (January – March): Data not available, camera was not in operation Q2 (April – June): 120 pedestrians and 14 bicycles Q3 (July – September): 135 pedestrians and 24 bicycles Q4 (October … Continued

What are the statistics for the existing intersection regarding collisions?

As part of the preparation of the Local Roadway Safety Plan with the County of Marin, data was collected for the intersection. Between 2018 – 2023 the intersection has seen 15 total reported collisions; seven (7) of which resulted in injury. No reported collisions involved pedestrians. Two (2) bicycle collisions were reported: One (1) bicycle … Continued