Bike to Work (or Wherever)
Day, June 23
We’re back on track with Bike to Work (or Wherever) Day coming June 23! This year, 51 free breakfast stations will pop up all around Fort Collins from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. Check out our online Breakfast Station Map or visit www.fcgov.com/BTWD to download a PDF of our official Breakfast Station Map. Plan your route and which stations you’ll visit. We can’t wait to see you riding on June 23.

Three station hosts will also be popping up between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. on June 23 for some afternoon comradery. Our three afternoon stations include:

  • 3924 Bingham Hill Rd. hosted by Blendings at Hillside Vineyard
  • Lilac Park on Spring Creek Trail, hosted by Gnar Runners, Green Events, and Fort Collins Running Club
  • 428 Maple St., hosted by RC Auto Detail, Kennedy Automotive, RE/MAX, and Pride Roofing & Construction.

What is Bike to Work (or Wherever) Day? Other than one of Fort Collins’ favorite unofficial holidays, Bike to Work (or Wherever) Day is a day when upwards of 7,000 bicyclists are expected to take to streets, trails, and bikeways in search of free breakfast in the morning. Free breakfast will be available to anyone on a bike between 6:30 and 9:30 a.m., hosted by more than 100 local businesses and organizations that value Fort Collins’ cycling culture as much as participants.

Bike to Work (or Wherever) Day is a chance to Shift Your Ride, and go car-free for your basic mobility needs. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just giving it a try, Bike to Work (or Wherever) Day is the day to trade four wheels for two. Bike to Work (or Wherever) Day is open to all community members of all ages.

No registration necessary. You also don’t need to be on your way to work to participate! Whether you work later in the day, have the day off, don’t work, or are retired, we invite you to bring a friend and ride for Fort Collins 34th annual Bike to Work (or Wherever) Day.
Regardless of your pursuit for free breakfast, go car-free wherever you’re headed on June 23, whether to get coffee with a friend, to take kids to day care, to run an errand, or just getting our for a ride, June 23 is the day to ride a bike!
Teaching Tree Kids on the Move
Sixty kids at Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center are learning how to ride bikes and getting out for nature walks led by Safe Routes to School this summer. The season kicked off on June 11 with bike-riding lessons and a bike rodeo for preschoolers and elementary students. Throughout the rest of the summer, a walking and biking club will get the kids out on the Poudre River Trail for fresh air, exercise, and fun in the outdoors.
June is Bike Month in Fort Collins
On June 1, Fort Collins Mayor Jeni Arndt officially proclaim June as Bike Month in Fort Collins. Active Modes Specialist Nick Heimann received the proclamation, which Fort Collins has issued for many years.

The recording of the Bike Month Proclamation is now available. The State of Colorado will officially declare September 2021 as Bike Month across the state, a departure from typical years but in line with the modifications made due to the pandemic.

While receiving the Bike Month proclamation from Mayor Arndt, Heimann, who coordinates Bike to Work (or Wherever) Day, said, “If you’re not already using a bicycle regularly for transportation purposes, I personally invite you to join us for Bike to Work (or Wherever) Day on Wednesday, June 23. Between 6:30 and 9:30 in the morning, community members that take to the city by bike can find free breakfast and camaraderie at nearly 50 stations located throughout the city.”
Open Streets Coming in September
FC Moves is advancing plans for Open Streets in September 2021. We are tentatively planning to host Open Streets on Saturday, September 18. Mark your calendars and check back often for updates as we finalize our event route and begin to build our schedule of events and on-route activities.
Interested in being a part of Open Streets? We’re looking for vendors, food trucks, musicians, and artists to participate on the event. If you’re interested in learning more about available opportunities, contact Nick Heimann, Active Modes Specialist, at nheimann@fcgov.com.

Sponsoring Open Streets is also a great opportunity for local businesses and organizations to get in front of thousands of participants. This year, we’re making our sponsorship options even more flexible. We want to work with you and will design a benefits package that meets your budget needs and maximizes exposure to event participants. Contact Nick Heimann, Active Modes Specialist, at nheimann@fcgv.com, to learn more about sponsorship options for Open Streets. 
West Elizabeth Corridor
Design Open House July 9
The City of Fort Collins and CSU will be holding two sessions on July 9th to obtain input on the design of the West Elizabeth corridor. 

The City of Fort Collins, Transfort, and Colorado State University are kicking off a preliminary design project for Bus Rapid Transit service along the West Elizabeth Street corridor. The project area goes from Mason Street and the CSU campus to Overland Drive via West Elizabeth Street. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is a bus transit mode that combines many features of rail transit with the flexibility of buses. BRT systems typically offer frequent trips on a fixed route. MAX service along the Mason Corridor in Fort Collins, which opened in 2014, is an example of BRT service.

The West Elizabeth design project will result in 30 percent design plans by the end of 2021. Work will include environmental review, traffic analysis, drainage and utility studies, and determination of future transit operations and service. This effort is a necessary step to advance the West Elizabeth project forward for possible Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding and future implementation.

The intent of the open house is to provide information about the project and solicit feedback on the design. There will be two sessions on Friday, July 9th open to the public:

Morning session
Time: 8:00 - 11:00 AM
Location: Near Campus West businesses on West Elizabeth (exact location TBD)

Afternoon session
Time: 4:00-7:30 PM
Location: CSU campus outside the entrance of Canvas Stadium
Bird E-Scooter Program Ends
New Program Launching in July
The e-scooter pilot program between Bird, the City of Fort Collins, and Colorado State University ended recently, and the City is looking forward to launching a new electric micro-mobility share program in late July!

Bird e-scooter share operated in Fort Collins as a pilot program from October 2019 through May 31, 2021. The program allowed the City and CSU to test how e-scooters operated in Fort Collins from a safety, equity, and sustainability perspective, and examine the effect of City regulations, including mandatory dismount zones, parking rules, and hours of operation.

The City and CSU are grateful to Bird for the excellent work they put into executing a successful pilot program and for being a committed, collaborative program partner.

The City and CSU plan to launch a new program in late July to include both e-scooters and e-bikes (to replace the Pace bike share system which went out of business in May 2020). More information will be released closer to the program launch date.
Infrastructure Updates
The City will be completing updated striping designs this month, which will introduce bike lanes along several corridors. Generally, these improvements occur as part of our City’s Street Maintenance Program, or roadway life cycle maintenance. This month, updated striping patterns will occur on:

  • City Park Ave. From W. Elizabeth St. to Bennett Rd.
  • Midpoint Dr. between S. Timberline Rd. and Liberty Common School.
  • W. Harmony Rd. between S. Taft Hill Rd. and S. Mason St.
  • S. Shields St. between W. Horsetooth Rd. and W. Harmony Rd.
Transfort Service Updates
Service resumed on Routes 11 and 12 on Monday, June 14.

Throughout the pandemic, Transfort adjusted route service hours due to decreased ridership, passenger capacity limits, and staffing levels. Routes 11 and 12 were suspended in April 2020 along with other routes. 

Service will resume Monday through Saturday with reduced evening schedules as follows:
  • Route 11: first departure from the South Transit Center at 7:00am, last departure at 7:00pm
  • Route 12: first departure from Horsetooth & Ziegler at 6:26 am, last departure at 7:26 pm

Additionally, Route 16 will return to regular frequency (every 30 minutes) Monday through Friday with the first departure from the South Transit Center at 5:45am and last departure at 7:15pm. Route 16 Saturday service will also resume regular departure times and frequency (once per hour) with the first departure from the South Transit Center at 6:15am and the last departure at 7:15pm.

Later evening service is still suspended on most routes.

On demand taxi service is available on suspended Sunday routes (Routes – 2, 3, 8, 14, 16, MAX) from 8:00am to 7:00pm. On demand trips must be scheduled the same day the trip will be taken by calling 970-225-4831. Call center hours are Sundays 7:30am – 5:00pm.

Masks covering the nose and mouth are still required while riding Transfort buses.

View schedules here and click on the exceptions tab to view modified service times.
Solar Lights at Bus Stops
Rider safety and security is a top priority for Transfort and the installation of new solar lights at select bus stops will be complete this month. The pilot program will illuminate approximately 20 bus stops that are not currently lit from another source such as nearby streetlights or bus shelters. Adequate lighting at bus stops will enhance security and help notify bus drivers that a passenger is waiting at the stop, reducing rider pass-bys.
 
The new lights are completely solar powered with a battery storage system large enough to last five days. Riders will be able to activate the light using a push button placed at an ADA accessible height. The light will stay illuminated for approximately five minutes.
 
The solar lights comply with the City’s Night Sky initiative directing light downward and used only where and when it is needed. To find out more about the initiative visit fcgov.com/nightsky
 
This project was funded with FTA 5310 funds (funding for projects for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities).
In-Person Classes
We have in-person classes again! These classes will be located at Washington Park, and are dependent on weather and Covid restrictions.

Students are encouraged to bring their own bicycle, but it is not required. The instructor will be reaching out prior to the class with details. Students that complete the class will receive free tire levers or patch kit.
Bike Maintenance 1

In this intro to bicycle mechanics class we will focus on maintenance that can easily be done at home to keep your bike happy. We will cover the following topics:

  • Basic Bike Anatomy- review and learn all the basic parts of a bicycle
  • Standard tools for at home repairs- we've come up with a top 10 list of tools needed to work on your bike at home
  • Fix a flat- this is the #1 at home repair. Learn how to fix a flat for your bike, either tubed or tubeless, or offer tips for your fellow students if you have a tried and true method
  • Drivetrain maintenance - cleaning your bike, lubrication, chain wear

Next Class will be on June 22 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Bike Maintenance 2

In this second part intro to bicycle mechanics class we will focus on taking maintenance up a notch. Everything covered can easily be done at home to keep your bike happy. If this is your first time trying out at home maintenance on a bicycle, we recommend you take the Maintenance 1 class first. There we cover foundational topics like fix a flat.

In Maintenance 2 we will cover the following topics as time allows:

  • Cables and housing- a basic overview
  • Barrel adjusters- use to improve performance for braking and shifting
  • What's that sound?- a basic diagnosis of problems


Next class will be on July 6 from 5:30p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Online Classes
Bicycle Friendly Driver

Have you ever been driving and noticed a cyclist doing something unexpected? Find out some possible reasons for this in our Bicycle Friendly Driver class. You'll learn everything from why cyclists take the lane, to changes we can make when we are driving to help share the road more with all road users. Earn a Bicycle Friendly Driver certification upon completion of the course. Next class will be on July 13 from 6:00p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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