For Immediate Release – San Rafael, CA – Traffic impacts expected during federally funded work to help problematic curve The Marin County Department of Public Works (DPW) will soon oversee the realignment of the hairpin curve on Lucas Valley Road at milepost 5.08 in West Marin, just east of the Big Rock trailhead. The public safety project … Continued
For Immediate Release – San Rafael, CA – Tax measure fails; County to try to preserve federal funding and provide further flood protection efforts With the recent failure of a neighborhood tax measure to fund enhanced flood protection, flood control engineers are assessing next steps to help protect against catastrophic property losses in the unincorporated … Continued
For Immediate Release – San Rafael, CA – Federal funding helps pond drainage upgrades progress to design phase Storm and tidal-related flooding of the Marin City offramp from Highway 101, the primary access road for the Southern Marin community, has been an ongoing problem for many years. Overflow from the stormwater pond behind the Marin … Continued
For Immediate Release – San Rafael, CA – Disaster preparedness spurs backup power upgrades for essential services With the surge in California wildfires in 2020, including in West Marin, the need for resilient essential services facilities in Marin County is more real than ever. To prepare for such disasters, the County of Marin has been … Continued
For Immediate Release – San Rafael, CA – Public invited to comment on environmental impacts of flood mitigation project The draft environmental impact report (EIR) for the Corte Madera Creek Flood Risk Management Project has been released and is available for review online. The draft report presents an analysis of the environmental impacts of the … Continued
For Immediate Release – San Rafael, CA – Final phase of stormwater basin moving forward despite bridge project issue The Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District is wrapping up plans for the final phase of the Sunnyside Stormwater Detention Basin and the project is expected to open for contractor bids this summer. The … Continued
For Immediate Release – San Rafael, CA – Improved system intended to mitigate tidal flooding Santa Venetia, a low-lying community adjacent to San Francisco Bay, is susceptible to flooding from severe storms and high tides. To help reduce the risk of future incidents, which is increasing due to sea level rise, land subsidence, and … Continued
For Immediate Release – San Rafael, CA – Neighborhood curb upgrades are latest in disability access improvements Starting the week of October 19, a series of accessible sidewalk ramps will be installed in the Santa Venetia area near San Rafael, further demonstrating the high priority the County of Marin places on accessibility improvements for … Continued
For Immediate Release – San Rafael, CA – Presentation scheduled for national monument’s multiyear improvements A progress update on a parking reservation system and traffic control measures associated with the Muir Woods National Monument[External] will be provided to the Marin County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, October 6. The public is encouraged to participate in the … Continued
For Immediate Release – San Rafael, CA – Four miles of roadway to Dillon Beach to be improved Warm summer weather is perfect for paving roads, and the Marin County Department of Public Works (DPW) is set to resurface about four miles of Dillon Beach Road in West Marin. The estimated $2 million project will improve … Continued
