Shared Lane Marking
This "Shared Lane Marking" is intended to inform cyclists and motorists where a travel lane is shared by both modes. It has been shown to be helpful in situations where motorists may squeeze cyclists against the curb, where it may not be obvious where cyclists should be riding, such as intersections with multiple turn lanes, or where cyclists commonly ride too close to parked cars.
Distracted Driving?
The U.S. Department of Transportation has been doing its part to curb distracted driving. It recently launched www.Distraction.gov and a PSA on distracted driving.
Become a Fort Collins Smart Bicyclist! Click here to learn to how to ride effectively and safely in Fort Collins!
Cycling in the Fort Collins area can be very rewarding, but it's important to know the basics of city riding.
- Bicycles are part of traffic
- Follow Traffic Laws<
- Ride Safely
- Bike Lanes/Paths etiquette
- And more »
Also, learn how to avoid common crashes »
Winter Bike to Work Day Recap
December 16th marked the third annual Winter Bike to Work Day. View a recap and slide show from the event.
Bike Winter Fort Collins
Fort Collins is bikeable all year long. If you can dress to ski, you can dress to Bike Winter Fort Collins. The following events provide the tips and resources on how to ride safely and effectively during the winter months. Please join us!
Coexist
Motorist and bicyclist education is an important aspect in creating a bicycle friendly community. The "Coexist" Campaign was designed to address six of the most important educational messages for bicyclists and motorists.
Follow the 3-2-1 Courtesy Code
Pass this idea to your friends and look for this image at events and popular riding spots this summer. By following these simple guidelines, members of the bicycling community seek to create goodwill and positive sharing of the road with motorists. Safety is the ultimate goal.
Bicycle Accident Information
- Bicycle Accident Summary (PDF 426 kb)
- Bicycle Collisions Map 2007 - June 2009 (PDF 895 kb)
Ride Issue Now Available
Download Ride! Your guide to bicycling in Northern Colorado. The guide features Bike to Work Day information and information on other bicycling events throughout the year
Local Bicycle Culture
Bicycling is a great way to get to know Fort Collins. With relatively flat terrain, 280+ miles of wide bike lanes, and 30+ miles of bike trails that follow both the scenic Poudre River and Spring Creek, bicycling is a fun, healthy, and environmentally friendly way to see all that Fort Collins has to offer.
View the various information about the local bicycle culture >>
New Downtown Bike Racks Provide Balance of Function and Form
The City of Fort Collins' Transportation Planning Dept is pleased to present the 'On Street' Bike Parking Project for downtown Fort Collins. This is a joint project with New Belgium Brewing Company who has agreed to provide the funding for the fabrication and installation of the bike racks. Bruce Hendee & Associates (BHA Designs) designed the bike racks in conjunction with M&R Fabricators, both local Fort Collins businesses.
Bike rack installation locations:
- La Luz Mexican Restaurant (Walnut St.);
- Cafe Ardour (Linden St.);
- The Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant. (Mountain Ave.);
- Trailhead Tavern (Mountain Ave);
- Muggs Coffee Shop (Olive St.).
- Adds more overall bicycle parking in the downtown, specifically near businesses that attract a high level of customer/client bicyclists;
- Mitigates sidewalk congestion and encourages improved pedestrian flow by eliminating obstacles on the sidewalk;
- Encourages bicyclists to use access the downtown by riding on the streets rather than sidewalks;
City of Fort Collins Earns Bicycling Gold from the League of American Bicyclists
Fort Collins solidified its place among the nation's most bicycle friendly communities when the League of American Bicyclists announced Fort Collins achieved Gold Level designation in the Bicycle Friendly Community program.
Momentum e-newsletter
Subscribe to "Momentum" and get the skinny on bicycling in Fort Collins. The Momentum e-newsletter provides the latest info on bike events, construction updates, and local bike news. Momentum is sent out monthly or as needed.
Click here to view the Momentum e-newsletter archives.
