MILLER CREEK RD./LAS GALLINAS AVE. CORRIDOR STUDY

Last updated: May, 2013

Click here for a project fact sheet [PDF]

Project Information

The County of Marin Department of Public Works (DPW) conducted a study of potential improvements to the bicycle and pedestrian facilities along a portion of the North-South Bikeway network in Marinwood.  This study was funded through the Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program (NTPP) with a total budget of $80,000.  A contract for consultant support for the corridor study was issued on January 12, 2010. 

Existing conditions, opportunities and constraints were analyzed and presented at Public Workshop #1 on March 31st, 2010. Conceptual improvement alternatives were presented at Public Workshop #2 on May 24, 2011. 

Comments were provided to the Project Manager, Carey Lando, on or before June 30th, 2011.  The Study identified four alternatives ranging from the construction of Class II bicycle lanes along Marinwood Ave. to a new Class I multi-use path through the corridor plus intersection improvements such as bulbouts or roundabouts.  These alternatives allow for staging of improvements over time as funding becomes available.

News!!   In late 2011, the County of Marin was awarded a grant from the Transportation Authority of Marin  (TAM) to construct Class II bicycle lanes along Marinwood Ave.  Construction is expected to commence in mid 2013 and it will connect the Pacheco Pass Multi-use Path along Highway 101 with the existing Class II bicycle lanes along Las Gallinas Avenue.

Location

The study area included Miller Creek Road from the Highway 101 interchange  to Las Gallinas Ave., and along Las Gallinas Ave. from Miller Creek Rd. to Cedar Hill Dr. just past Lucas Valley Rd.  This is along a portion of the North-South Bikeway network in Marinwood that connects San Rafael and Novato via the Pacheco Path. 

Public Involvement

The County of Marin invited members of the public to participate throughout the development of the Study, and were to contact the Project Manager, Ms. Carey Lando (clando@marincounty.org or 415. 473. 5078).

Miller Creek Road/Las Gallinas Avenue Bicycle and Pedestrian Study Document

The Miller Creek Road/Las Gallinas Avenue Bicycle and Pedestrian Study is available for public review by clicking on the link below.  Hard copies are also available as a resource document at the Marin County Civic Center and San Rafael Libraries, Marin County Department of Public Works, and the San Rafael Public Works Department. 

Download the Miller Creek Road / Las Gallinas Avenue Bicycle and Pedestrian Study - Project Study Document [4.42 MB pdf]

Public Workshop #2

Public Workshop #2 was held on May 24, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in the Dixie Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room.  The purpose of Public Workshop #2 was to present a range of conceptual improvements within the study area for the community's review and input.  This was the last public workshop for this study.  Materials presented at Public Workshop #2 are available below.

Public Workshop #2 Flier

 Presentation Materials:

• Public Workshop #2 PowerPoint Presentation
• Alternative 1: Las Gallinas
• Alternative 1: Miller Creek
• Alternative 2: Las Gallinas
• Alternative 2: Miller Creek
• Alternative 3: Las Gallinas (same as Alternative 2)
• Alternative 3: Miller Creek
• Alternative 4: Las Gallinas (No change to existing)
• Alternative 4: Miller Creek

Public Workshop #1 was held on March 31, 2010.  Materials presented at Public Workshop #1 are available below.  

• Memo: Draft Existing Conditions, Opportunities and Constraints memo (10 MB)
• Map: Existing Conditions, Opportunities and Constraints (5 MB)
• Public Workshop #1 PowerPoint Presentation (2 MB)

Resource Documents

The following reference documents are provided for information related to the corridor  study:

• Marin County Unincorporated Area Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan [PDF]
• Marin Countywide Plan
• Marin County Transit (259 Shuttle schedule and route map) and Golden Gate Transit (Route 44 - schedule & route map [PDF])
• Miller Creek School Safe Routes to Schools Travel Plan and Concept Plan [PDF]
• 2008 Self Evaluation and Transition Plan
• Oakview Subdivision Master Plan (Available in Marin County Community Development Agency, 3501 Civic Center Dr., Rm 308, San Rafael CA)
• Miller Creek Road Interchange Traffic Calming Study with counts [PDF]
• Round About Traffic Studies on Miller Creek [PDF]
• Speed Study-2001 [PDF]
• Community-authored Vision Plan [PDF]
• Existing Transportation Conditions in the Marinwood Village Vicinity [PDF]
• Marinwood Village Trip Generation and Level of Service Forecast [PDF]