Loveland will launch a new Loveland–Fort Collins bus route operated by COLT. This service will replace Transfort’s current FLEX F1 alignment but will not be part of the FLEX network. The Loveland route will connect the Loveland North Transit Center at North Garfield Avenue (U.S. Highway 287) and 37th Street to the Transfort South Transit Center at South College Avenue (U.S. Highway 287) and Fairway Lane in Fort Collins, with stop locations remaining the same as the F1 today and minor time adjustments to southbound trips. The new route will operate under Loveland’s brand, policies, and fare structure, with fares set at $1.25 for a one-way trip, $0.60 for seniors and riders with disabilities, and free for CSU-affiliated riders with a RamCard or youth with a school ID.

Transfort will discontinue the current F1 route and combine the existing F2 (Longmont) and F3 (Boulder) FLEX routes into a new FLEX alignment, serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Berthoud, Longmont, and Boulder, and is expected to run seven times daily, and five times on Saturday. The FLEX route will remain fare-free for all riders.

Transfort and COLT will host two open houses to inform their riders of the change. Open House details are the following:

• COLT Open House
  • Date: Thursday, Aug. 28
  • Time: 3-5 p.m.
  • Location: North Transit Center, 350 W. 37th St., Loveland, CO 80538
• Transfort Open House
  • Date: Friday, Aug. 29
  • Time: 3-5 p.m.
  • Location: South Transit Center, 4915 Fossil Blvd., Fort Collins, CO 80525

To learn more about the COLT open house or upcoming changes, email COLT@cityofloveland.org or call 970-962-2700.