People walking and bicycling near the San Rafael Civic Center SMART Station will soon have a safe and direct connection thanks to a key SMART pathway segment now nearly completed, while funding remains a hurdle on the 2nd to Anderson Pathway.
SMART’s long-awaited passenger service began on August 25 when the first train departed from Sonoma. MCBC’s awesome Valet Bike Parking team was on hand keeping bikes safe and secure, while also explaining how bikes get onto the train.
Since many are within a bikeable distance of SMART stations, the new passenger rail service has the potential to make car-free commuting much easier throughout the North Bay.
After two years of dispute and uncertainty, the question surrounding the 2nd to Andersen multi-use pathway appears not to be if, but when. The completion of the pathway – a critical connection between the Cal Park Hill Tunnel and downtown San Rafael – would connect another challenging gap in the North-South Greenway, a long-envisioned route spanning the length of the County.
Policy & Planning Director Bjorn Griepenburg kicked off the 2017 road/off-road advocacy ride series in Novato last Wednesday
SMART Rail construction has been completed along the entire 43 mile initial operating segment, compared to only 10.5 miles of the pathway
With MCBC/SCBC efforts, SMART passengers can expect safe places to leave their bikes when train service begins later this year.
A packed house recognized District 4 Supervisor Steve Kinsey for his 20 years of public service.
In response to MCBC demands, SMART will ask directors where additional bicycle parking should be installed
San Rafael’s Federation of Neighborhoods recently convened a panel including MCBC’s Executive Director, Jim Elias, to discuss visions for the future transit center & surroundings.
TAM & San Rafael City Council recognize need to support the SMART multi-use path between 2nd Street and Andersen Drive
With SMART’s passenger service just around the corner, bicycle parking facilities at its stations are lacking in quality and quantity
