Pedestrian signal improve pedestrian safety at traffic lights crossing. For many years, traffic volumes were much lower, and pedestrians could take their cues from the same traffic lights as motorists. Things are more complicated today, so pedestrian signals were introduced to provide means to separate the pedestrian from the motorists at the intersection.
The Traffic Engineering and Circulation Division receives many requests to install marked crosswalks. Although such requests reflect a concern for pedestrians' welfare, we have found that marked crosswalks do not necessarily result in increased pedestrian safety.
Volunteering is a wonderful way to give back to your community and directly help those in need. Listed below are City programs that accept volunteers. Additional information by area of interest, including how to make donations to City programs, can be found in the links to the left or at cityofirvine.org/irvinegives.
Rehabilitation/Slurry Seal
As part of the City’s ongoing effort to maintain the quality of our roads, the Public Works & Sustainability Department has begun its Annual Street Rehabilitation and Slurry Seal Project, which includes sidewalk, curb and gutter, and curb ramp improvements.
The City of Irvine, with financial support from the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee, recently purchased a street sweeper powered by compressed natural gas demonstrating the City of Irvine’s continued commitment to clean transportation as well as compliance with the South Coast Air Quality Management District requirements for
Media Requests - Media requests to interview a City Councilmember can be made through Kristina Perrigoue, Public Information Officer.
kperrigoue@cityofirvine.org | 949-724-6212
As a resident of the City of Irvine, you are encouraged to voice your opinions and desires as well as become actively involved in the City's legislative process through City Council, commission and committee meetings. The City of Irvine provides all its residents with the opportunity to help maintain their high quality of living.
In order to help both the senior people and the homeless senior pets of our community, the Irvine Animal Care Center's Seniors Helping Seniors program waives adoption fees for individuals age 62 and older when they adopt a senior animal. (Please note that other costs, such as licensing fees, may still apply depending on the animal adopted.) Many of our senior pets came from a nice home environment and were relinquished because their owners could no longer care for them.
Team tennis allows players to play with other players against different teams of the same level. Join a team with friends or make new friends on teams for adults and juniors. Click on league titles below for more information.
Tennis Time Limits (includes warm up time):
- Individual (30 minutes)
- Practice/Rallying, Singles and Doubles (60 minutes)
Pickleball and Badminton Time Limits (includes warm up time):
- Individual and Singles (30 minutes)
- Doubles (60 minutes)
Open courts are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please use the waiting board where available.