Author: ICNV Staff

Last year, the City of Irvine launched a one-year pilot program for a free shuttle bus service to connect Irvine residents to parks, schools, hospitals, and shopping centers.

All of the buses are equipped with bike racks, and are fully accessible by wheelchair and other mobility aids. And riders have access to free wi-fi service.

On October 18th, Jamboree Housing Corporation (Jamboree) celebrated its 35th anniversary by debuting its Jamboree Legacy Award — an honor intended to recognize visionary leaders whose work has significantly advanced housing affordability and community well-being. The inaugural award was presented to Irvine Mayor Larry Agran.

In announcing the award, Jamboree praised Mayor Agran for being “a trailblazing public servant whose decades of leadership have shaped one of the most inclusive and forward-thinking housing landscapes in the nation.”

The City of Irvine been named one of the first Clean California Communities for its ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and its focus on keeping Irvine a beautiful place to live.

To earn the designation, Irvine had to meet a series of criteria in support of litter prevention, beautification, and environmental enhancement. The City established education and outreach activities to reduce single-use plastics and implemented a program to provide financial incentives for residents to transition from gas-powered to battery-operated lawn equipment.

The City of Irvine manages thousands of curb ramps, sidewalks, transit stops, public buildings, and parks — and is committed to making these spaces safe and accessible for everyone.

Over the next few months, these two robots (“Smokey” & “Turbo”) will survey more than 950 miles of sidewalks, 9,000 curb ramps, 400 transit stops, 64 public buildings, 68 public parks, and 70 miles of trails to ensure they are accessible and usable for persons with disabilities as outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act.

History is being made at the Great Park!

The students are using original blueprints, historic parts, and modern 3-D printing technology to reconstruct the 1918 aircraft to meet Smithsonian Museum standards.