Alternative Modes of Transportation

Walking

Look at the trail map of Fort Collins to see if there are trails you can take to get to and from campus.

Biking

The CSU campus is a pedestrian and bike-friendly campus. Fewer than half of the students bring a car to campus, but 80% register a bike. Check out the biking page for maps and tips for biking around Fort Collins and CSU. The Off Campus Life office also has resources for where to rent and buy bicycles.

You must register your bike with the CSU Police Department if you’re riding or parking on campus. You can get a ticket for not following bicycle traffic laws, which are generally the same as other vehicle rules–ride on the right side of the road, signal for turns, stop at stop-signs, etc.

Bike safety tips

As a bicyclist, it is always important to adhere to these common bike safety tips:

  • Bicycles are considered vehicles in Colorado state law.
  • Obey all traffic signs, including stop signs.
  • Make sure you’re going the correct way on a one-way road.
  • If biking at night, wear at least one headlight and display at least one rear reflector.
  • Make sure to dismount in a dismount zone.
  • Be visible at night: wearing bright colored clothes or clothes with reflective tape can increase your visibility when biking at night.
  • Register your bike through CSUPD.
  • It is highly recommended that you wear a helmet.

Public Transportation

On Campus

CSU Transit Center: The local bus system, Transfort, has a hub on campus on the north side of the Lory Student Center. Their help-desk can help you figure out the bus system and provide bus schedules. For more information, call 970-221-6620.

Campus Shuttle: Around the Horn is a free campus shuttle. It runs a fixed route every ten minutes between 13 stops around the north and east sides of campus.

Off Campus

City Buses: Students can ride Transfort, the Fort Collins public bus system, for free simply by scanning their CSU ID card at the top of the stairs on the bus.

The MAX: The MAX Bus Rapid Transit runs north-south along the Mason St/College Avenue corridor, facilitating transportation between historic Old Town and southern Fort Collins in under 20 minutes.

Bus to Denver: The Bustang is a bus that travels I-25 from Fort Collins to Denver and beyond, providing easy access to destinations across Colorado.

Other Options for Cars

Zip Car: Zipcar is a short-term rental car service that is partnered with Colorado State University.

Carpooling: Carpooling is when you share a car with someone else going to the same destination. Explore various CSU carpooling options to see if they work for you.