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Update: Mason Street Conversion
FTA Funding Update
What to Expect in 2012
Communications: A Priority for Mason Corridor
Student Housing Development

Project Schedule
2011 Final design of Bus Rapid Transit
2011-2012 Conversion of Mason Street to two-way operation
2012-2014 Construction of NRRC Overpass
2012-2014 Construction of South Transit Center
2012-2014 Construction of Troutman Underpass
2012-2014 Construction of MAX Bus Rapid Transit
2014 Anticipated service begins on MAX


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Update: Mason Street Conversion to Two-Way Operation
- Erika Keeton | Special Projects Manager |

Construction work on Mason Street in Downtown Fort Collins is currently suspended for the winter, but will resume in the spring of 2012. Weather extremes prevent crews from working on underground infrastructure and patching asphalt. Read more in the press release at fcgov.com/news
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Funding Update
- Helen Migchelbrink | City Engineer |

Most of the funding for the MAX Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) comes from the FTA. While congress has officially approved the MAX project, we still have to follow federal guidelines and processes (and let’s be honest, paperwork) in order to receive the money. City staff and the FTA are collaboratively working on finalizing the Project Construction Grant Agreement which will need to be approved by City Council as part of the process. We expect to sign the Grant Agreement in the first quarter of 2012, and that’s when the full allocation will be available for use.
What to Expect in 2012
  • 2012 will be a busy year for Mason Corridor:
  • Funding from the FTA arrives.
  • Mason and MAX public celebration and kick-off event.
  • Requests for proposals will go out and firms hired to build the new South Transit Center, the new Transfort Maintenance Facility, the underpass at Troutman, the overpass behind Whole Foods and the Bus Rapid Transit guideway/infrastructure itself!
  • The railroad comes to town for seven days in late July to replace and rebuild the track system on Mason Street between Maple and Laurel Streets.
  • Two-way conversion of Mason Street occurs in August
  • And much more!
Communications: A Priority for Mason Corridor
 - Claire Thomas| Publicity & Marketing Specialist |

We want to minimize the disruption and inconveniences of construction on businesses, residents, visitors and everyone! Keep up to date on all Mason developments by visiting our webpage often, signing up for email alerts and following the City on Facebook and Twitter (@fortcollinsgov).
Student Housing Development Under Construction on Mason Corridor
- Christina Vincent | Redevelopment Program Administrator |

The Commons, a new student housing and mixed-use development, is under construction west of College Avenue, between Stuart Street and Prospect Road. The Commons will include 676 beds and 8,000 sq. ft. of street level retail. Construction is occurring now, and will wrap up in the fall of 2013. Just in time for the MAX Bus Rapid Transit to come on line (May 2014). Learn more about The Commons and other Urban Renewal Authority projects at renewfortcollins.com.