Video Available – Highway 37: Where Are We Now and Where Are We Going?

NOTES ON VIDEO:
Slide Deck Used: https://marincoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Marin-Coalition_SR37.pdf
SPECIAL NOTE: The video is missing these slides for the first speaker. The remaining video has the correct slides displayed.
° Video for “Near-Term Improvements” slide (# 15):
https://youtu.be/Ruhv-gTxZ0g
° Video for “Flood Reduction – Phase 1: Constructions Staging” slide (# 35):
https://youtu.be/NJuV850ZpFw

FEATURED SPEAKERS

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Anne Richman

Executive Director, Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM)

Anne Richman has served as the Executive Director of the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) since 2019. TAM is the Congestion Management Agency for Marin County, as well as the 1/2 -cent Transportation Sales Tax Authority.  Anne has diverse experience in policy development, project and program management, and forging strong partnerships.  Past positions include work for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, United Airlines, and the US Department of Transportation, as well as private-sector consulting.  Anne has a BA from the University of California, Berkeley, and a master’s in public policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. She has lived in Marin with her family for over 20 years.

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Casey Skinner

Bay Program Director, Audubon California

Casey Skinner has been with Audubon since 2014. Her responsibilities include managing a 10.5 acre center property and overseeing the stewardship of a 900-acre subtidal waterbird sanctuary. Casey oversees community-led restoration projects throughout the Bay Area; property, trail, and facility improvements at the center; and manages a small team that leads community outreach, youth engagement, volunteer programming, and habitat restoration work. 

Before joining Audubon, Casey spent 10 years working in environmental education, taught in special education classrooms, and served as a volunteer firefighter in Seward, Alaska. She holds a B.A. in poetry and creative writing and a Master’s in Natural Resources from Oregon State University.

Originally from a small Athabascan village in rural Alaska, Casey grew up mushing sled dogs, driving snowmachines, and exploring the Alaskan wilderness. Outside of work, she enjoys birdwatching, spending time in nature, and writing.

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Stuart Siegel

S.F. State University and Siegel Environmental

Stuart Siegel has been working in San Francisco Bay wetlands restoration for over 40 years. He has designed and built numerous large-scale projects many of which have pioneered using natural systems to protect the human-built environment. He has carried out scientific research to support effective ecological restoration, and he has been part of regional ecosystem planning efforts throughout the estuary. Dr. Siegel is Adjunct Professor at the School of the Environment at San Francisco State University, Coastal Resilience Specialist at the San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, and President of Siegel Environmental. He has lived and worked in Marin County for over 30 years.

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Javier Mendivil

Regional Project Manager, State Route 37 Program

Javier Mendivil has served as Caltrans Regional Project Manager for the State Route 37 Program since 2023. Javier received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of California, Davis, in 2014. He is also a Licensed Civil Engineer in California. Javier began his career as a project engineer in the private sector, where he delivered mining and landfill expansion projects throughout the West Coast and South America. He also worked for a public works consulting firm, delivering projects throughout the East Bay.

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

Highway 37 is a vital east-west transportation corridor connecting Marin, Sonoma, Napa, and Solano counties. Yet the highway faces significant challenges, including severe traffic congestion, increasing vulnerability to flooding and sea-level rise, and the need for major infrastructure improvements. Plans are underway to address near-term traffic bottlenecks while developing a long-term strategy for a more resilient highway. These efforts raise important questions about construction schedules, environmental impacts, project costs, and the potential use of tolls to finance improvements. Learn what changes are coming, when they might happen, how they will be funded, and what they mean for Marin County residents.

Join the Marin Coalition for an informative discussion with Anne Richman, Executive Director of the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM); Casey Skinner, San Francisco Bay Program Director, Audubon California; Stuart Siegel, SF State University and Siegel Environmental; and Javier Mendivil, Regional Project Manager for State Route 37, Caltrans District 4. Our panelists discuss current and proposed improvements, the challenges of protecting the highway and surrounding wetlands from rising sea levels, and the complex planning for Highway 37’s future. Learn more about what improvements motorists can expect in the coming years and the long-term vision for the corridor.

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