Marin Transit responds to resistance on San Rafael bus lot

Marin Transit has pledged to explore the potential for housing, retail and bicycle and pedestrian improvements as part of its plan to create an electric-bus hub in San Rafael’s Canal neighborhood.

The agency’s board approved a resolution last week expressing commitment to “a robust community engagement and communication process” in partnership with city officials and organizations to look at the possibility of such initiatives.

The move was in response to protest from city officials...