Safe Routes Is Back in Business |
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After a year of adapting to pandemic-related school closures and remote learning, Safe Routes to School is back to offering its full slate of school-based programming.
Schools slated for programming for this fall include:
Bacon Elementary
Bennett Elementary
Dunn Elementary
Olander Elementary
Werner Elementary
Blevins Middle School
Boltz Middle School
Kinard Middle School
Lincoln Middle School
Webber Middle School
Fossil Ridge High School
Poudre High School
Rocky Mountain High School
Whew -- thousands of students to educate this fall! For information or to get involved, visit fcgov.com/saferoutes.
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Mountain Avenue Reshaping Project |
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Think about the last time you went to Mountain Avenue. Did you bike, scoot, or walk? Do you have thoughts about how Mountain Avenue could be improved? We want to hear from you!
FC Moves is looking at new design ideas to improve Mountain Avenue from Howes Street to Willow Street. Specifically, we’re looking at current use and circulation for pedestrians, bikes, vehicles, pick-up/drop-off, deliveries, and other new ideas like outdoor dining and green space. With input from the community, we hope to create a toolbox of ideas from long-term streetscaping to short-term projects that could be easily piloted.
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Welcome back Poudre School District and CSU students! Need a ride to school or class? Transfort has bus routes and stops near all middle and high schools in Fort Collins! Check ridetransfort.com/routes for schedules.
At CSU, Around the HORN resumed 10 minute service beginning August 16:
First southbound departure from Moby Arena at 6:44am and the last southbound departure at 6:14pm.
First Northbound departure from VTH/Tennis Center at 6:55am and the last northbound departure at 6:25pm.
Routes 31 and 32 will resume service on August 23. Route 31 will operate 10 minute service beginning at 7:00am from the CSU Transit Center. Route 32 will operate 30 minute service beginning at 7:15am from the CSU Transit Center.
Reminder: masks are required while riding on all Transfort buses including: MAX, FLEX, and HORN.
Ride On!
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New Bike/Ped Crossing at
Hampshire Rd + W Drake Rd
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The City is building a new crossing for bicyclists and pedestrians on the Hampshire Bikeway at W. Drake Rd. and Hampshire Rd. thanks to grant funding from the Colorado Department of Transportation. The project is an important component of the city’s low-stress bike network. The crossing will make it safer and easier for students to walk and bike to Blevins Middle School and Olander Elementary.
Construction will begin in September and be completed in early November. During construction, the intersection will be closed to north-south traffic crossing W. Drake Rd. at Hampshire Rd. Cyclists and pedestrians are encouraged to use Valley Forge Ave. or the Spring Creek Trail to cross W. Drake Rd. at S. Taft Hill Rd. during the closure. W. Drake Rd. will remain open to east-west traffic.
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By now you have probably noticed our new e-bikes and e-scooters from Spin around town. You may have even given one a try, but now that they are here what’s next? As we all get acclimated to using the new system, we have some pro-tips for you to keep in mind when riding and parking both the e-bikes and e-scooters.
- Park at a bike rack (for bikes) or adjacent to a bike rack (for scooters), or in the proper furnishing zone (the area on a sidewalk that is outside of pedestrian traffic and street traffic) at the curb where the sidewalk meets the street
- Park on hard surfaces; never park on soft ground
- Do not leave vehicles on private property
- Never park blocking a bus stop - if the bus stop has a proper bike rack, vehicles can be left at or adjacent to the rack
- Never park in an area that is blocking flow of pedestrians, or blocking loading zones, parking spots, disabled parking zones, curb ramps, driveways, or entryways
- Never park at parks, trailheads, or natural areas (for scooters)
If you would like to file a relocation or maintenance request you can do so via the following number: 1-888-249-9698.
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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.
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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 September 7 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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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 September 14 from 5:30p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Smart Cycling is a course for moderately experienced, returning and seasoned cyclists alike that will give you the confidence to ride safely and legally in traffic or on the trail. You will learn how to conduct bicycle safety checks, on-bike handling skills and crash avoidance techniques. There are 2 parts to this course offered on separate dates: Road Rules, and Road Skills. We recommend taking the Road Rules class first.
Road Rules
You will earn how to ride safely and legally in traffic or on trails and discuss rules of the road related to cycling, how to conduct bicycle safety checks, and how to fit and wear a helmet. Note: this is a lecture style class. Bikes not required.
Road Skills
The class consists of approximately 6 hours of bike handling skills practice and a ride on city streets and trails. We recommended this class for adults and youth above age 14 (ages 12-14 can be accepted upon instructor approval). Participants should be prepared to ride their bicycle as there is a riding portion to this class. If you don't have access to a working bicycle we might have one you can borrow, and we also offer free helmets to anyone who needs one.
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City of Fort Collins-FC Moves | fcgov.com/fcmoves
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