Irvine in Motion Leading the Way in Sustainable Mobility
A new era of transportation is here, and Irvine is leading the way. As cities across the nation look for smarter, more sustainable mobility solutions, Irvine is taking bold steps to create a future where residents of all ages and abilities can safely walk, bike, and access
J Bonita Canyon, from Newport Coast to Anteater/Shady Canyon
J Turtle Ridge, from Bonita Canyon to Newport Coast J Newport Coast, from Bonita Canyon to Turtle Ridge City staff are also identifying options for beautifying Walnut Trail and connecting it to the Great Park. The trail, which spans about 3.4 miles from Jamboree Road by Peters Canyon Trailhead to Sand Canyon Avenue, already links to the Jeffrey Open Space Trail, Harvard Trail, San Diego Creek Trail, and Peters Canyon Trail. In addition, construction continues on the Jeffrey Open Space Trail (JOST) Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge, which will span 1,200 feet over the I-5 Freeway, the Caltrans Park & Ride parking lot, and Walnut Avenue, linking trails from the Pacific Ocean to the Santa Ana Mountains. In addition, the City is exploring the creation of a bicycle maintenance center that could offer amenities such as secure parking and classes, as well as services for repair to support cyclists. It is also fostering a culture of sustainable mobility with events like CicloIrvine and an upcoming Community Bike Ride.
public transportation with ease. A Bike-Friendly Future
Irvine is working to make cycling safer and more accessible than ever as the City implements key strategies in its Sustainable Mobility Plan. It is looking at ways to connect existing trails and planning more Class IV protected bikeways, which offer dedicated lanes separating cyclists from cars with a physical barrier. Construction was completed this spring on Irvine’s second Class IV protected bikeway between Ridge Valley and Corsair, and six additional protected bikeways are planned this year in coordination with annual street pavement rehabilitation projects: J Culver/Orchard Hills Loop, north of Portola Parkway J Quail Hill, from Shady Canyon to Laguna Canyon (plus Knollcrest Loop) J Culver, from Campus to Shady Canyon
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Inside Irvine
Summer 2025
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