The recently adopted Strategic Active Transportation Plan serves as a blueprint for future active transportation projects, with a range of offerings enhancing safety for pedestrians and bicyclists. In December 2022, we completed construction and opened the Venta Spur Pedestrian-Bicycle Bridge over State Route 133, providing a connection to Great Park that can be easily navigated on foot or bike, free of interaction with freeway ramp traffic. And…the work continues, with the construction of a bicycle-pedestrian bridge over Interstate 5 beginning this year, extending nearly 1,200 feet in length and closing a critical gap along the Jeffrey Open Space Trail. We are also in the planning and design phase for six new bicycle-pedestrian trail segments and two additional bridges, with over 30 potential bridge locations for future planning. Our Transportation Vision Study is also progressing, geared towards studying mobility and travel patterns, focused on connecting local neighborhood destinations. With my introduction in 2019, and Council approval last month, we approved the pilot implementation, to improve mobility and accessibility for all residents, while reducing congestion on our roads. This Fixed Route Transit Program establishes a route along Yale Avenue and Barranca Parkway. This option provides convenient access between homes, local jobs, and schools, and also connects to existing transit routes and the Irvine Metrolink station for regional trips. Our vision is to create a more connected and accessible city, by expanding our bike lane network, increasing public transportation options, and encouraging the use of electric vehicles. That includes more than 200 EV charging stations being deployed at our City facilities. The City of Irvine has a strong history of environmental stewardship, including voter support of Measure S in
2010, the Sustainable Community Initiative. Solidifying our commitment to renewable energy and environmental programs to support a sustainable community in Irvine. Irvine has been widely acknowledged as one of the greenest cities in the United States, thanks to our unwavering dedication to sustainability, energy, and environmental preservation. In pursuit of a climate-resilient future, we have undertaken several measures to identify and address climate impacts, such as developing a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, Solarize Irvine, Cool Irvine, for which we were recognized at the C40 Global Conference in Argentina, and opportunities for residents and businesses to choose their level of renewable energy through Orange County’s first and only Community Choice Energy program - the Orange County Power Authority. As a City, we have also taken a leadership role in sustainability, implementing our Climate Action and Adaption Plan, which includes a comprehensive approach to reducing our carbon footprint, by increasing renewable energy use, reducing waste, and promoting sustainable transportation options. We have also set a goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2030, and are working hard to meet this goal. We are proud to be a leader in this important area and will continue to work towards a more sustainable future. For more than two decades, we have collaborated with our community to establish a regional destination at Great Park. Our residents and visitors can relish in all the current amenities such as miles of walking and biking trails, sports, art exhibitions, live music concerts, seasonal events, and so much more. In July 2022 the Great Park Framework was approved to make real what has been a commitment to build a truly great park for generations to come. This plan will provide a vision for the park that will balance the needs of
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