There are many advantages to volunteering your time and effort, including: personal satisfaction, making a difference and feeling a sense of accomplishment in a job that serves a worthwhile cause. Volunteering is also a way to gain meaningful experience and contacts and can be done on a one-time basis or over the course of many months or years.
Bike Trails and Lanes
The City of Irvine provides a system of 113.24 miles of off-street bikeway trails and 286.42 lane miles of on-street bikeways to encourage bicycle use as a safe and convenient means of transportation for both commuting and recreational purposes.
Irvine CONNECT
Irvine CONNECT provides free shuttle service for community members traveling between the northern end of Irvine to Irvine Station, with stops at parks, schools, hospitals, and shopping centers. On July 1, 2025, Irvine CONNECT expanded its route, reaching even more neighborhoods.
Weekdays: 6 a.m.-8 p.m.
Weekends: 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Shuttle frequency is approximately every 20 minutes. Arrival times are estimates and may fluctuate based on traffic, weather, or ridership volume.
Renewable Energy
CFL Light Bulbs
Switching from traditional light bulbs to CFLs is an effective, accessible change every American can make right now to reduce energy use at home and prevent greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global climate change.
Lighting accounts for close to 20 percent of the average home’s electric bill. Changing to CFLs costs little upfront and provides a quick return on investment.
