Redwood Bikeshare – Sonoma & Marin’s new Ebike program

The Redwood Bikeshare pilot program has begun. Redwood Bikeshare is a partnership between the Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) and the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM), utilizing a grant from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) to establish the Redwood Bikeshare pilot program. Redwood Bikeshare expands bicycle access and provides a new form of transportation, giving…

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Welcome MODERN + AVENIDA to our Downtown – 1332 4th Street!

MODERN + AVENIDA: is a homeware store specializing in acacia wood kitchenware. We’re committed to ethically sourced, handcrafted wood products. Each item is carefully carved from a single piece of wood, ensuring high quality, durability, and unique artistry. We also offer a selection of locally made, hand-poured candles in a variety of captivating scents to…

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Join the Holiday Gift Guide – deadline Oct 30!

Dear Downtown San Rafael Business Owners, As the holiday season approaches, the BID is excited to offer you a fantastic opportunity to showcase your business to the entire Marin County community. We are organizing a full-page ad in the Marin Independent Journal’s (Marin IJ) November Shopping Guide, reaching thousands of potential customers during this prime shopping season.…

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Introducing the NEW Downtown San Rafael Business Community Calendar!

Stay connected with everything happening in Downtown San Rafael! Our new community calendar is your go-to spot for discovering downtown business events like trivia nights, live music, art shows, and more. Businesses are encouraged to list their happenings so the community can easily see what’s going on downtown. Whether you’re a local business owner or…

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City of San Rafael Sanctioned Camping Program

The City is establishing a sanctioned camping area along the northern portion of the Mahon Creek Path through grant funding provided by the State of California Encampment Resolution Funding Program. Why the Camping Area has Been Established Individuals experiencing homelessness have been camping in this area in recent years. When the City banned camping at Albert…

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Downtown Community Benefit District Meeting, Monday, September 30

The first meeting of the new Downtown San Rafael Community Benefit District (CBiD) is scheduled for Monday September 30 from 4pm – 5pm. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at San Rafael City Hall, 1400 5th Avenue, San Rafael. We hope you will attend the first meeting in person or…

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1001 4th Street Art Transformation

“Artist’s Design Concept” Art Works Downtown has commissioned an artist to install a 450 square foot original visual art piece in the windows of 1001 4th Street. The Sausalito-based artist, Raylene Gorum,  works primarily with intricately cut vinyl, acrylic, and wood to create installations and flat work that blur spatial boundaries.  In collaboration, the owner…

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Join Phase 2 of the Downtown Mulching Project – Thursday, September 26th

Join Us for Phase 2 of the BID Downtown Mulching Project 2024! Date: Thursday, Sept 26 Time: 9:30a-12:30p Location: 4th Street Intersections Beautify Our Downtown Together What’s Happening: Phase 2 of the BID’s Mulching Project is here, and we need your help to make it a success! We’ll be continuing to mulch the intersections along…

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