Transportation and Mobility Resources in Larimer and Weld Counties
DEMAND-RESPONSE SERVICE
Please note demand-response services require advanced booking, and the time needed varies by agency. Oftentimes, 24– to 72-hour advanced notice is required. Contact each agency for their requirements.
Berthoud Area Transportation Service (BATS)
berthoud.org/departments/berthoud-area-transportation-system-bats | (970) 344-5816
Serves: Berthoud with service to Loveland and Longmont
Fares: Donations encouraged for seniors. $1.00 per one-way in-town trip and $4.00 per one-way out-of-town trip for adults.
Service hours: In-town trips, Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Out-of-town trips vary by day.
Rural Alternative for Transportation (RAFT)
berthoudraft.org | (970) 532-0808
Serves: Berthoud Fire Protection District (Larimer County) to Berthoud, Loveland, Longmont, and adjacent areas for older adults (60+) and adults (18+) with disabilities | Fares: Donations encouraged. | Service hours: Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Greeley Evans Transit Call-n-Ride
greeleyevanstransit.com | (970) 350-9290
Serves: Evans, Garden City, and Greeley | Fares: $3.00 per one-way trip
Service hours: Monday through Saturday: end of service through 9:00 p.m.; Sundays: 7:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Heart&SOUL Paratransit
heartandsoulparatransit.com | (970) 690-3338
Serves Larimer and Weld counties
Fares: vary by distance. | Service hours: 7 days a week: 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Senior Resource Services (SRS)/60+ Ride
srsweld.com | (970) 352-9348
Serves: Weld County
Fares: Donations Encouraged | Service hours: 24 hours per day.
PARATRANSIT SERVICE
Transportation service primarily intended to serve individuals with disabilities and older adults. Federal regulations as set by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) require agencies providing fixed-route service to offer complementary paratransit service within 3/4 of a mile of the fixed-route system. Each agency sets its own qualifications and application process for access to their service and is usually intended for passengers who cannot easily access fixed-route services. For Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) for Health First Colorado (Medicaid) members, call IntelliRide at (855) 489-4999 or (970) 225-4850. IntelliRide is the NEMT broker for the state of Colorado.
City of Loveland Dial-a-Ride
cityofloveland.org/transit | (970) 224-6066
Serves: Loveland
Fares: $2.00 per one-way trip
Service hours: Monday through Friday: 6:38 a.m. to 6:37 p.m.; Saturday: 8:48 a.m. to 5:37 p.m.
Greeley Evans Transit Paratransit
greeleyevanstransit.com | (970) 350-9287
Serves: Evans, Garden City, Greeley
Fares: $3.00 one-way
Service hours: Monday through Friday: 6:00 a.m. to 8:10 p.m.; Saturday: 7:25 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.
Transfort Dial-a-Ride
ridetransfort.com/routes/dial-a-ride | (970) 224-6066
Serves: Fort Collins
Fares: $2.50 one-way
Service hours: Monday through Saturday: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Dial-a-Taxi
ridetransfort.com/routes/dial-a-ride | (970) 224-6066
Dial-a-Taxi is a special service available to existing Dial-a-Ride customers in Fort Collins and Loveland. Reservations can be made up to 24 hours in advance of the trip. A Dial-a-Ride customer can receive a taxi voucher worth up to $20. The voucher can be used for trips that go outside of the Dial-a-Ride service area but must originate within the service area. Please note customers are responsible for taxi fares greater than $20.
FIXED-ROUTE SERVICE
Buses which run along an established path at preset times, picking up passengers at designated bus stops. Typically, fixed-route service is characterized by printed schedules or timetables, with designated bus stops where passengers board and alight
City of Loveland Transit (COLT)
cityofloveland.org/transit | (970) 962-2700
Serves Loveland
Fares $1.25 one-way; $0.60 seniors and Disabled/Medicare; $0.50 youth; children are free with paying adult.
Service hours Monday through Friday: 6:38 a.m. to 6:48 p.m.; Saturday: 8:38 a.m. to 5:48 p.m.
Greeley Evans Transit (GET)
greeleyevanstransit.com | (970) 350-9287
Serves Evans, Garden City, Greeley
Fares $1.50 one-way; $0.75 seniors and Disabled/Medicare; Free for Youth and UNC students
Service hours Monday through Friday: 6:00 a.m. to 8:10 p.m.; Saturday: 7:25 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.
Transfort
ridetransfort.com | (970) 221-6620
Serves Fort Collins
Fares $1.25 one-way; $0.60 seniors and Disabled/Medicare; Free for Youth and CSU students
Service hours Monday through Saturday: 5:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: 10:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.; Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Enhanced Services MAX runs on the Mason Corridor from Old Town Fort Collins to the South Transit Center, Monday through Saturday: 5:10 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., and Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
INTER-CITY SERVICE
FLEX and FLEX to Boulder
ridetransfort.com/flex | (970) 221-6620
FLEX is a regional bus service operated by Transfort and supported by Fort Collins, Loveland, Berthoud, Longmont, and Boulder County. FLEX offers local service between Fort Collins, Loveland, Berthoud, and Longmont. FLEX to Boulder operates an express service between Fort Collins, Loveland, Longmont, and Boulder. Transfers to other systems, including RTD, are possible. Visit ridetransfort.com/flex for up-to-date schedules, fare information, and further details.
Poudre Express
greeleyevanstransit.com/regional | (970) 350-9290
The Poudre Express is a regional bus service operated by Greeley Evans Transit (GET) and supported by Greeley, Windsor, and Fort Collins. The Poudre Express offers express service between Greeley. Windsor, and Fort Collins. Transfers to other systems, including Bustang, are possible. Visit greeleyevanstransit.com/regional for up-to-date schedules, fare information, and further details.
Bustang
ridebustang.com | (800) 900-3011 |
Serves: Fort Collins and Loveland/Greeley to Denver Union Station
Fares: $9.00 adult one-way fare, Loveland/Greeley to Denver; $10.00 adult one-way fare Fort Collins to Denver. Older adults receive a 25 percent discount.
Service hours: Monday to Friday: 5:10 a.m. to 8:20 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: two round trips.
COMMERCIAL SERVICE
The following services use a driver for hire to carry passengers between any two points for a fare determined by a meter or flat rate. Uber and Lyft operate using surge pricing during peak times, like events or holidays. Uber and Lyft do not guarantee to provide ADA-accessible vehicles.
zTrip
ztrip.com/northern-colorado | (970) 224-2222 zTrip App available in Apple Store and Google Play
Serves Larimer and Weld counties
Fares: Vary by distance and mobility service.
Uber
uber.com | (970) 350-9287 Uber App available in Apple Store and Google Play
Serves Larimer and Weld counties
Fares: Vary by distance. Surge pricing may occur during peak hours.
Lyft
Lyft App available in Apple Store and Google Play
Serves: Portions of Larimer and Weld counties
Fares: Vary by distance. Surge pricing may occur during peak hours.
OTHER MOBILITY OPTIONS
The following services provide mobility options outside of transit and demand-response services. Some services are an added benefit to Uber and Lyft for those who do not have a smart phone or broadband service, while other services allow mobility without the need for motorized options or car ownership.
GoGoGrandparent
gogograndparent.com | (855) 464-6872
GoGoGrandparent allows individuals to use Lyft or Uber without a smartphone. Operators can watch riders to ensure they make it to destinations safety, while also keeping family members in the loop. GoGoGrandparent charges a fee per ride.
Smart Ride
gosmartride.com | gosmartride@gmail.com
Smart Ride allows individuals to order an Uber without a smartphone. Smart Ride is a subscription service, charging $5/month.
Pace Bike Share
ridepace.com/fortcollins | App available in Apple Store and Google Play
Pace Bike Share is a bike-sharing service operating in Fort Collins. Individuals use an App to find a nearby bike, order it, then lock the bike when the trip is complete. Pace bikes can be pay-as-you-go (PAYG) or on monthly plans. Senior discounts are available. Cash can be used, and EBT members receive a monthly discount.
Carsharing
Carsharing options are available on CSU’s campus provided by ZipCar. Information is available at zipcar.com.
MOBILITY SUPPORT
The following services are available to assist with more personal discussion of transportation options:
• NFRMPO >> Speak with Mobility Manager, Cory Schmitt, via phone (970) 999-0072 or email cschmitt@nfrmpo.org. Use the interactive Find My Ride tool at noco.findmyride.info.
• Larimer County Office on Aging >> Call the Office on Aging at (970) 498-7750 or visit larimer.org/seniors and larimer.co.networkofcare.org/aging.
• Weld County Area Agency on Aging >> Call the AAA at (970) 400-6952 or visit weldgov.com/departments/human_services/area_agency_on_aging.
COLT, GET, and Transfort offer travel training to all individuals. Contact each agency for more information. All local transit agencies have uploaded schedule and fare information to Google Maps and other platforms. Transfort information is available using the Transit App, downloadable from Google Play and the Apple App Store.