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General Information

The new pilot program, FLEX, will be connecting Fort Collins, Loveland, Berthoud and Longmont, where passengers can then access RTD into Denver and Boulder.  For more information please follow the link below or call (970) 221-6620 and/or email: info@flexnoco.com

With the addition of FLEX on June 7, 2010 and the discontinuance of the 34-XPress in July, there have been some minor changes to the COLT routes. To view the information on the COLT changes, click here.

 

Last Update 06/08/2010

Riding the Green, Blue & Orange Routes

COLT offers fixed route bus transportation 6:40 AM - 6:39 PM Monday - Saturdays. Buses stop at all signed stops along the route but only if there is a passenger waiting at the stop. If you have questions or are unfamiliar with the route, call us at (970) 962-2700, or ask the driver. We will be happy to help you.  Please click here for an informational sheet on policies and fares.   

Download or Print a PDF schedule of the routes by clicking on the appropriate link below:

FLEX
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Transfers to FLEX  

FLEX provides bus service connecting the Fort Collins South Transit Center (The Square) to Coffman & 8th Street in Longmont.

  • You can transfer from the Blue, Green & Orange routes to FLEX at Orchards Shopping Center.  Blue and Green arrive at Orchards at :39 after each hour.  Orange arrives at :44.
  • You can also board FLEX directly at the following stops:
  • Southbound stop at Cleveland & 8th
  • Southbound stop at Cleveland in front of 5 Star Tire
  • Northbound stop at SW 14th & Lincoln in front of Auto Zone
  • Northbound stop at Lincoln & 8th
  • Transfers to the FLEX are free. 

The following COLT passes will work as payment when boarding FLEX directly.  ADA Annual, Senior Annual, Student Annual, Trainer Pass, City of Loveland Employee pass, Personal Care Attendant (PCA) pass, Honorary Rider pass and Monthly passes. 

FLEX WILL NOT accept COLT issued tokens or COLT issued LIP cards used for a cash discount.  If you are riding FLEX into Longmont to connect with RTD you will need to be prepared to pay the RTD fare.  Transfers from FLEX will not be accepted by RTD.  For a list of RTD fares and schedules please go to their website at www.rtd-denver.com

Blue, Green & Orange Transfers

  • You can receive a transfer to FLEX from all 3 Loveland buses.
  • Transfers between all Loveland buses and FLEX are good for 1 hour from issue time.

Holiday Closures

Fixed route and Paratransit do not operate on Sundays.  Service is also not available on the following holidays or city mandated furlough days when applicable:

    New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

For exact 2010 closure dates, please click here.

Wheelchair Access

All COLT vehicles are equipped with a wheelchair lift for persons with disabilities. The driver will operate the lift for you, and assist you once you are on board. 

Bikes on Buses

The bus is equipped with a bike rack for two bicycles, so you can take your bike with you at no additional cost. Each bike can be loaded and unloaded independently by the rider. The racks are available on a first-come/first-serve basis; bikes are not permitted inside the bus.

Late Trips

The City of Loveland Transit (COLT) makes every effort to operate according to schedule.  There are occasionally circumstances beyond our control such as construction, accidents, inclement weather or heavy traffic that impede our ability to arrive on time.  In no event shall the City of Loveland Transit (COLT) be held liable for late operation or disruptions in service.

Service Animals

The ADA defines a service animal as any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability. If they meet this definition, animals are considered service animals under the ADA regardless of whether they have been licensed or certified by a state or local government. A service animal is not a pet.  All other animals are not permitted on the vehicles unless they are contained in a pet carrier. 

Paratransit

The COLT Paratransit Service offers door-to-door transportation services within Loveland ’s city limits for individuals over the age of 60, and individuals whose physical and/or mental disabilities PREVENT them from using regular fixed route service. This service is available 6:38 AM - 6:38 PM, Monday-Saturday.  Our goal is to provide independence and mobility for those who might otherwise be socially isolated. For information about COLT Paratransit, call (970) 962-2700.  For an ADA Paratransit application click below to download and/or print.

Statement of Rights

The City of Loveland Transit (COLT) is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination in the receipt of its services on the basis of race, color, or national origin, or any other characteristics protected by law, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended.  Further, under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, no entity shall discriminate against an individual with a physical or mental disability in connection with the provision of transportation service.

To obtain more information on COLT's nondiscrimination obligations or to file a complaint, contact COLT, 410 East 5th Street, Loveland, CO 80537, phone number (970) 962-2700.  You may file a written complaint no later than 180 calendar days after the date of the alleged discrimination.

Information on non-English alternative formats may be obtained from the COLT office.

ADA Application Download and/or print for persons who are looking for Paratransit eligibility or Fixed Route ADA annual pass eligibility.

Senior Application Form

Download and/or print for seniors 60 years of age or older wishing to utilize the Paratransit service.

COLT Paratransit Guide

Download and/or print a detailed account of Paratransit service and regulations.

 

 

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