Irvine is recognized as one of America's Best Places to Live, according to Money Magazine. The City of Irvine features an array of entertainment and recreational opportunities including exceptional parks, open space preservations, sport complexes, and master-planned communities.
The Public Works and Transportation Department is entrusted to develop, build, and maintain public infrastructure by effectively managing the design, engineering, construction and maintenance of City-owned streets, transportation systems, traffic management, transit planning, facilities, landscape, and other assets. Together this department sustains the vibrant landscape, streets, and facilities of the City.