Loveland to partner with Fort Collins to improve transit service

COLT Paratransit Vehicle. Image credit: COLT Staff

Transit has seen investment throughout Northern Colorado, from the introduction of MAX in 2014 to Greeley redrawing its transit routes in 2015. Loveland has moved along a proposal to improve transit, make it more efficient, and better serve transit riders. To do this, Loveland will revamp its paratransit to run under contract to Shamrock Taxi, similar to Transfort's Dial-a-Ride program, which will free up drivers. These drivers could then be used more efficiently to create a new commuter route, traveling along either US287 or US34. Paratransit usage has increased in previous years, so Loveland wants to ensure there is adequate funding to serve existing and future needs. The contract has been approved by Loveland City Council and awaits approval by the Fort Collins City Council.

More information is available by reading the article in the Coloradoan.