Dick Spotswood: San Rafael freeway-connector plan is on right track

While world and national affairs simmer, let’s shift to positive local developments. Real improvements have been drafted to address an irritant that those who live and work in Marin have long endured. That’s the connection between the North Bay’s principal artery, Highway 101, Bellam Boulevard serving southeast San Rafael and Interstate 580 leading to the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge.

The Transportation Authority of Marin, along with Caltrans, has finalized two alternatives that will make major changes.