Purpose:

To guide the scheduling team in efficiently routing jobs based on geographic zones, freeway access, and travel time to maximize productivity and minimize travel.

Zone Overview

The map is divided into color-coded zones, with lighter colors indicating areas closer to the office and darker colors representing areas farther away. Ideally, routes should be planned within the same color zone, but if needed, jobs can be grouped in neighboring zones or within the same color family.

Central OC Zone (Yellow/Orange)

Cities: Woodbridge, North Lake, Northwood Irvine, WestPark, Tustin, North Tustin, Orange
Distance: 2-13 miles
Freeways & Toll Roads: 5 Freeway, 55 Freeway, 22 Freeway, 241 Toll Road
    

North OC Zone (Red/Pink)

Cities: Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, Orange, Fountain Valley, North Huntington Beach, Garden Grove
Distance: 8-17 miles
Freeways & Toll Roads: 5 Freeway, 405 Freeway, 22 Freeway
    

South OC Zone (Green/Teal)

Cities: Great Park Irvine, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Foothill Ranch, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Laguna Niguel
Distance: 4-18 miles
Freeways & Toll Roads: 5 Freeway, 241 Toll Road, 73 Toll Road
    

Beach Cities Zone (Blue/Purple)

Cities: University Park Irvine, UCI campus, Turtle Rock/Shady Canyon, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, South Huntington Beach
Distance: 3-15 miles
Freeways & Toll Roads: 405 Freeway, Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), 133 Toll Road
    

Irvine Villages and Zip Codes

About Irvine:

Irvine covers 66 square miles and is renowned for its master-planned villages. Each village functions as its own community with dedicated parks, schools, and shopping centers, providing convenience and easy navigation for scheduling.

Irvine Villages & Zip Codes:

– Woodbridge: 92604, 92614
– Northwood: 92620
– Westpark: 92606, 92614
– North Lake: 92604
– University Park: 92612, 92617
– Turtle Rock: 92603
– Orchard Hills: 92602
– Portola Springs: 92618
– Stonegate: 92620
– Cypress Village: 92620

Routing Strategy

1. 
   Group Jobs by Zones:
     – Keep jobs within the same color zone whenever possible.
     – If needed, group jobs in neighboring zones or those in the same color family.
   
   2. Use Freeways Efficiently:
     – Plan routes along a single freeway when possible to minimize travel time.
       Example: A route along the 5 Freeway could include jobs in Irvine, Tustin, and Santa Ana.
       Example: A 405 Freeway route could cover Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, and Huntington Beach.
   
   3. Utilize Toll Roads for Faster Routes:
     – 241 Toll Road and 73 Toll Road can significantly reduce travel time when scheduling jobs in South OC and Beach Cities.
   
   4. Avoid the Orange Crush:
     – Minimize routing through the Orange Crush (where the 5, 57, and 22 freeways meet) during rush hours to avoid delays.
   
   5. Peak Traffic Awareness:
     – Avoid major freeways like the 5 Freeway and 405 Freeway during peak traffic times (7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.).
   
   

Quick Reference Guide:

Zone and Freeway Breakdown