Fort Collins Bicycle Advisory Committee
fcgov.com/bac
Safe Routes to School
970-416-2357, fcgov.com/saferoutes
Bicycle Ambassador Program
bicycleambassadorprogram.org
Fort Collins Bike Library:
970-419-1050, fcbikelibrary.org
City of Fort Collins
Bicycle Contacts and Programs
City of Fort Collins, FC Bikes:
970-416-2471, fcgov.com/bicycling
For additional information regarding
Fort Collins bicycle clubs and organizations,
visit: fcgov.com/bicycling/links-resources.php
FORT COLLINS, CO
CSU Rams Cycling Club:
ramscycling.com
Fort Follies Cycling Team:
fortfollies.com
Team B.O.B (Babes on Bikes):
coteambob.com
A Platinum
Bicycling Community
Unive r s i ty Ave
South Dr
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Look for the bicycle signal
at the Mason St. & Laurel St.
intersection.
Go when it’s green!
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Whedbee St
Mathews St
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Smith St
E Myrtle St
E Laurel St
Locust St
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E Elizabeth St
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Edison Dr
Bennett Rd
W Prospect Rd
E Mulberry St
Peterson St
Oval Dr
East Dr
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Bennett
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E Magnolia St
S Mason St
S Howes St
S Meldrum St
S Sherwood St
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W Pitkin St
• Provide an audible warning when passing a
S Whitcomb St
Armstrong
Ave
Westward Dr
alcohol. Alcohol-related violations are the same
for cyclists and motorists.
S Loomis Ave
South Dr
Main
Library
Harris
Elem
Garfield St
Edwards St
E Pitkin St
S Mason St
• Avoid bicycling while under the influence of
University Ave
East Dr
the wrong way on the road is illegal). Riding the
wrong way on the sidewalk is unsafe.
Colorado
State
University
Center Ave
• Always ride in the direction of traffic (bicycling
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Green Trail
West Dr
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CSU
Transit
Center
Library Park
Remington St
Gordon St
W Elizabeth St
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E Oak St
E Olive St
N College Ave
S Grant Ave
S Washington Ave
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W Plum St
S Whitcomb
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to the bicycle are required when bicycling in Fort
Collins. ($25 fine)
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S College Ave
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• A front white light and rear red reflector attached
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Oak St
Plaza Park
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Meridian Ave
equestrians. ($25 fine)
LAUREL ST.
W Laurel St
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E Mountain Ave
M ason Trail
N Washington Ave
St
• Yield to pedestrians, wheelchair users and
W Myrtle St
The
Spoke
Moby Dr
Laurel St. and Harmony Road (consider using the
Mason Trail instead).
MASON ST.
• Bicycling is prohibited on College Ave. between
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N Meldrum St
N Sherwood St
N Whitcomb St
N Grant Ave
Wood St
Park St
West St
N Mack St
Wayne St
S Shields St
• Stop at stop signs and red lights. ($100 fine)
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N Loomis Ave
Pearl St
Tedmon Dr
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Resources
Sunset Ave
W Mulberry St
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Street and Trail Maintenance
Report potholes or maintenance needs:
970.221.6614 or visit Access Fort Collins
to submit an online report or download the
mobile app: fcgov.com/AccessFortCollins
ONLY
BIKE
BUS
• Bicycling is prohibited in the Colorado
Mulberry
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Pool ! Lincoln
Center
Old
Town
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Square
St
Fort Collins Park Planning and Trails:
970-221-6360
Mason St. and Laurel St. intersection
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Police Contacts
Fort Collins Police Services:
970-221-6540 (non-emergency);
911 (emergency) (report a crash)
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Buckingham
Park
Report a bicycle theft:
fcgov.com/police/coplogic-start-report.php
prohibited. ($75 fine)
Post Office
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Register your bike:
fcgov.com/BikeRegistry
Woodford Ave
W Olive St
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Colorado State University Police:
970-491-6425
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St
Larimer County Sheriff:
970-498-5100
W Oak St
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Colorado State Patrol:
970-224-3027
Bike boxes can be found at Plum St. & Shields St.
and College Ave. & Laurel St.
Akin Ave
• Bicycling on the sidewalks in downtown is
(Unless it’s unsafe to make the signal.)
W Mountain Ave
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Report aggressive motorists:
*(star)CSP
In Colorado, a person riding a bicycle has all the
rights and duties of a driver of a motor vehicle.
• Hand signals are required when bicycling.
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Downtown Aztlan
Transit Community
Center
Center
Bike-N-Ride
All Transfort buses are equipped to carry up to
four bicycles, offering you a convenient option
to expand your trip. Visit: ridetransfort.com/
abouttransfort/bike-n-ride
Hand signals for turning
pedestrian, bicyclist or equestrian when on
recreational trails. ($25 fine)
Civic
Center
Park
Ea
June 2015
Be aware of the sun. The low-angle sun in the
fall and spring can make it difficult for motorists
to see you.
TRAFFIC LAWS
St Joseph
Elem/MS
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fcgov.com/bicycling
Look for the white camera on the traffic signal arm
and wait for the light to turn green!
– You are changing lanes to complete a turn
City
! Hall
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Poudre
Trail
Video Detection. Did you know that bicyclists are
detected at most intersections in Fort Collins?
CARS WAIT HERE
Washington
Park
Northside
Cover
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Ride right! Ride in the same direction as traffic.
2 OPTIONS
STOP
– There are hazards in the bike lane
at least 3 feet when passing a person on a
DISMOUNT
bicycle. ($75 fine)
Old Fort Collins
Heritage Park
!
Laporte Ave
• People driving or bicycling are required to provide
Gustav
Swanson
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Aggie Trail
Bike-N-Ride. All Transfort buses are equipped to
carry up to four bicycles, offering you a convenient
option to expand your trip.
RIGHT
BIKE MAP
Vine Dr
Lee Martinez
Community
Park
Ft Collins
Museum of
Discovery
Sycamore St
Maple St
Ave
Cross railroad tracks at a 90 degree angle
(perpendicular). Tracks are slippery when wet.
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– To avoid the door zone
State University Plaza and Downtown
Dismount Zones.
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River's
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Maple St
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– You feel safer outside the bike lane
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– Slow down
Lock your bike up securely
Av
– Pass on the left
It’s OK to leave the bike lane and take
the travel lane if:
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– Be heard, use a bell or audible signal
such as “on your left” ($25 fine)
– Register your bike – you will have a better
chance of getting it back in the event of theft:
fcgov.com/BikeRegistry
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Pass with respect! When passing trail users,
pedestrians or other cyclists:
Elm St
Mo n t
Use a helmet to protect your brain! Your helmet
should be snug but not tight. It should sit level
on your head (not tilted back) with the front edge
no more a width of approximately 2 fingers above
your eyebrows.
– Lock your wheels to your frame
BIKES WAIT HERE
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Freedom
Square Park
Pio neer
Always use caution if bicycling on a sidewalk,
crossing driveways, or in crosswalks – motorists
are not expecting you!
The Farm
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– Lock your bike with a U-lock or heavy cable
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Stop behind the crosswalk. Leave crosswalks
free and clear for pedestrians. Always stop behind
the line.
Bicycle Clubs
and Organizations
– Lock your bike in a well-lit area or where people
are present
Pedestrians have the right of way. In the
crosswalk or not, bike riders and drivers should
yield to pedestrians.
Fort Collins Bicycle Co-op:
fcbikecoop.org
Watch the road. Ride in a straight line at least
3 feet from parked cars, and always scan the
road for obstacles, other users and people opening
car doors.
Establish eye contact. Make eye contact with other
road users to ensure you are seen.
Ciclismo Youth Foundation:
ciclismoyouthfoundation.org
– Avoid locking to trees and objects that
are not secure
Bike smart! Avoid talking on your cell phone,
texting or using earphones when riding a bicycle.
Bike Fort Collins:
bikefortcollins.org
Be predictable! Bicyclists fare best when they act
and are treated as drivers of motor vehicles.
Sharrows designate a
lane shared by bikes and
motor vehicles.
Fort Collins Cycling Club:
fccycleclub.org
Tips for locking your bike
Use the full travel lane if there is insufficient
room for motorists to safely pass.
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY + DOWNTOWN
NAVIGATE THE ROAD
Ride bright! Wear bright clothing, and use a
front white light and red taillight when bicycling
at night.
Stay far enough away from the curb to
avoid hazards.
Overland Mountain Bike Club:
overlandmtb.org
TIPS FOR THE ROAD