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Irvine "Shifts Gears" for Safer Biking
The City of Irvine took an important step in expanding opportunities for cycling with the opening of its first Class IV Protected Bikeway Tuesday, November 19.
City leaders, staff, and community members came together to celebrate the opening, which included the first official ride on the 1.25-mile bikeway on Cadence between Radial and Chinon. Led by Tony Cruz, an Assistant Transportation Analyst in the City’s Public Works & Sustainability Department who is also a former pro cyclist and Olympian, the celebratory ride included City leaders, Cadence Park School student and Irvine Youth Action Team member Shivraj Chudasama, and residents.
Irvine has an extensive bike network with 113.24 miles of off-street bikeway trails and 286.42 lane miles of on-street bikeways. With a physical barrier separating drivers and cyclists, the Class IV Protected Bikeway will enhance the network by providing a safe option for getting around on a bike.
All bicycle types are allowed to ride in the Class IV bikeway, including e-bikes of all classes.
At the event, the City also unveiled its first electric street sweeper, a 2024 Dulevo D-Zero Plus sweeper known as “Evie.” This innovative addition to the fleet will keep the bikeway clean and well-maintained, while preserving the environment.
View photos from the event.
To learn more about the Class IV Protected Bikeway, visit cityofirvine.org/protectedbikeway. For more information about Irvine's efforts to become a climate-smart City, visit cityofirvine.org/caap.
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Irvine Animal Care Center Holiday Donation Drive
Your support empowers the Irvine Animal Care Center to care for the pets that need it most. Thanks to your generosity, the center is able to make merry, happy outcomes for pets and other animals in challenging situations through its Enhanced Care, Third Chance for Pets, and Foster Care programs.
Through January 15, you can donate to the center's annual Holiday Donation Drive and help make a difference in the lives of pets in need.
Click here for more information and to donate.
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Letters to Santa Now Open
Santa’s Mailbox is open! From now through December 13, Santa loves hearing from his friends! Drop off your letters at one of Santa’s mailboxes, and his holiday helpers will make sure every letter gets a magical reply. Responses are ready for pick-up at the location you send your letter from – allow about a week for Santa to respond!
Drop-off locations:
- Heritage Park Community Center: 14301 Yale Ave.
- Turtle Rock Community Center: 1 Sunnyhill
- Northwood Community Center: 4531 Bryan Ave.
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What are your Budget Priorities for Fiscal Year 2025-27?
Do you live or work in Irvine? If so, the City of Irvine invites you to take a brief survey to help identify priorities for the Fiscal Year 2025–27 budget.
The budget survey is one of many tools that will be used to engage residents around the bi-annual budget and help shape our City’s financial plan. Information collected during this survey will not be shared or given to any third parties.
Please take the survey and share it with your family, friends, and neighbors before it closes on Wednesday, December 4. We thank you in advance for your participation.
To learn more about the City of Irvine's budget, please visit cityofirvine.org/budget.
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Third Year in a Row: Perfect Score on Nationwide Municipal Equality Index
The City of Irvine has achieved a perfect score of 100 — and 15 bonus points — on the 2024 Municipal Equality Index (MEI). It’s the third consecutive year the City has received a perfect score on the prestigious Human Rights Campaign (HRC) rating, which serves as a benchmark for assessing how extensively cities have embraced LGBTQ+ inclusivity within their laws, policies, and services.
The full 2024 MEI report is available at hrc.org/mei.
For more information about the City of Irvine’s programs and initiatives to promote unity, inclusivity, and diversity, please visit weareirvine.org.
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City Offices Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving
City of Irvine offices, aquatics facilities, and community centers will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29. Additional facility information and/or modified hours, as well as street sweeping and trash collection schedule modifications can be found on our website.
We wish everyone a restful and enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday.
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Concert Photography: Stories and Experiences
Saturday, November 23, 1-3 p.m.
Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex
Live music and performance creates communities and memories that last a lifetime. Join musical and cultural enthusiasts Owen Ela of Resident Vinyl and independent music journalist Liz Ohanesian for a walkthrough and discussion of Thank You, Good Night: Concert Photography. Come hear the stories and experiences that inspire and shape the cultural landscape of music throughout Orange County and beyond.
Click here for more information.
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This Week in DE&I
There are many cultural and religious holidays celebrated and recognized throughout our community this month. Learn about some of the significant dates being observed in Irvine below and on our DE&I calendar.
Day of the Covenant (Baha’i): November 26
The Day of the Covenant is a Baha'i holy day that celebrates the appointment of ʻAbdu'l-Bahá as the Center of Baha'u'llah's Covenant.
Ascension of Abdul’l-Baha (Baha’i): November 28
The Ascension of 'Abdu'l-Baha is a Baha'i holy day that commemorates the death of 'Abdu'l-Baha, the eldest son of the founder of the Baha'i faith, Baha'u'llah.
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Upcoming Meetings & Events
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Road Construction and Capital Improvement Projects
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