City Moves One Step Closer to Securing Federal Funding for the Mason Corridor

Dated Press Release
NOTICE: This press release was released 716 days ago!
(Release Date: Dec-07-2007)

Kathleen Bracke, Interim Transportation Planning Director, 224-6140,

Mark Jackson, Interim Transportation Director, 416-2029,

Darin Atteberry, City Manager, 221-6505,

Economic growth and enhanced public transit in the Mason Corridor are one step closer to becoming a reality. The City of Fort Collins received notification from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) stating that the Mason Corridor Project is among a handful of proposals that will be included in the FTA’s annual report to Congress. Final approval of funds, totaling 80% of the overall cost of the Mason Corridor project, will take place in the spring of 2008.

“This is an enormous step forward,” said City Manager Darin Atteberry. “I am so proud of our City staff who worked tirelessly, since 2001, to secure FTA funding. This is exciting news for the city organization and the community whose support and commitment played a large role in our approval.”

The Mason Corridor was selected through a very competitive nation-wide grant application process. Numerous projects were competing for FTA Small Starts grant dollars. Now, City staff will work closely with the FTA to demonstrate our capability to implement this project.

“FTA approval of the Mason Corridor was the largest hurdle we needed to overcome to move forward,” explained Mark Jackson, Transportation Director. “We look forward to working with the FTA in navigating the congressional process to finalize funding.”

The Mason Corridor project has evolved over the years to include elements of transit, economic development, and community building. The Project will include multiple modes of travel that conveniently link the vibrant activity centers of Fort Collins and the North Front Range region. Development and redevelopment will create a strong economic foundation and a renewed sense of community. Atteberry concludes, “This is very exciting; with the Mason Corridor we can create the best in Fort Collins urban living, in downtown and beyond.”