Idea by @Joseph Elsbernd

To fix the downtown San Rafael traffic a round-about should be installed at the intersection of 4th, second, and West End. A roundabout would cause traffic calming and allow cars to process through the area safely and timely. It would also facilitate safer pedestrian access (currently 4 crossing are required to cross 1 street). There are bow-tie shaped roundabouts that would fit in this location.