A Class IV protected bikeway is a lane dedicated to bicyclists that is physically separated from drivers on the road. The separation may include, but is not limited to, grade separation, flexible posts, inflexible physical barriers, or on-street parking.

Permitted Uses

All bicycle types are allowed to ride in the Class IV bikeway, including all classes of e-bikes. 

Class IV Protected Bikeway Locations

• Cadence and Benchmark
  • Join us at the intersection of Cadence and Benchmark Tuesday, November 19, from 4 to 5 p.m. to celebrate the launch of Irvine's first Class IV protected bikeway. 

Impact

The creation of the Class IV bikeway helps the City’s ambitious goals in our Climate Action and Adaptation Plan to reach aggressive emissions reduction targets by 2030 and beyond.  

In 2021, the City of Irvine embarked on developing its first Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP). The CAAP will set ambitious but achievable emissions reduction targets for the City and lays out a pathway to achieving our climate goals across both municipal operations and our community. Through thoughtfully planned greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction and climate adaptation measures, the CAAP will build upon Irvine’s previous steps towards climate leadership in Orange County to create a truly climate-smart City for the future.   

For more information about Class IV protected bikeways, please contact Mike Davis at mdavis@cityofirvine.org or 949-724-6288.