HomeMy WebLinkAboutReport - Mail Packet - 07/15/2025 - Transfort 2024 Year in Review2024 was a year of celebration and growth for Transfort.
In 2023, voters showed their commitment to a sustainable
future by approving a half-cent sales tax increase aimed at
bolstering our community’s parks and recreation, transit services
and climate initiatives. This tax, which will be in place for the
next 25 years, will generate crucial funding for transportation
improvements, climate action and recreational enhancements.
With the approval of this new sales tax, City Council has
allocated $1.15 million to improve Transfort’s operations.
Here’s what we accomplished in 2024:
• Enhanced Bus Operator Positions: We implemented
changes to enhance the quality of bus operator roles,
aimed at boosting recruitment and retention. This includes
pay increases and converting some hourly positions to
classified-benefited roles, providing greater stability and
support for our drivers.
• We increased pay for front line staff including Dispatchers
and Transit Service Officers.
• New Safety & Security Positions: To ensure the safety of
our riders and staff, we are adding new positions within
our Safety & Security team.
• Evening Service Expansion: We extended route service
into the evenings on Routes 5, 14 and 18, making it easier
for our community members to access transportation
when they need it most.
KALEY ZEISEL, DIRECTOR TRANSFORT
RIDETRANSFORT.COM • 970-221-6620
Fifty, Fabulous and Fare-Free!
2024 YEAR IN REVIEW FOR
TRANSFORT’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY!
On Monday July 1, 1974, Transfort rolled out with three buses and three routes. The
16-passenger Mercedes Benz buses lined up at Oak Street Plaza and traveled as far south as
the Foothills Fashion Mall (currently known as Foothills Mall). The first day saw an estimated
1,680 passengers. Ridership trends have fluctuated over the years as the needs of the
community changed, our service area grew, and additional routes were added. Today, Transfort
is proud to provide local and regional transportation on more than twenty routes.
FTA GRANT AWARD
In 2024, Transfort received a $2.4 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to fund projects which will
improve accessibility infrastructure and comfort of bus stops in Transfort’s service area. The projects will be completed in
collaboration with Colorado State University (CSU) to upgrade over 40 existing bus stops including stops on CSU’s Main
and Foothills Campuses. Improvements will also include concrete infrastructure improvements and the purchase and
installation of bus shelters, benches, and lighting.
FARE-FREE TRANSIT!
In 2024, City leaders granted final approval for Transfort to remain fare-free! After
more than four years of providing free rides, this decision shows our commitment
to ensuring that public transit is accessible and equitable for all residents.
2024 HIGHLIGHTS
1,500,000
2,000,000
2,500,000
3,000,000
25,000
40,000
30,000
35,000
2023 2024
75
100
125
150
BUS OPERATOR NUMBERS (JAN. 2023 - DEC. 2024)
DIAL-A-RIDE RIDERSHIP
TRANSFORT FUNDING
City of Fort Collins 54%
Federal Grants 26%
Partnership contribution & misc. 14%
State Grants 6%
RIDERSHIP
83 to 109
UP 31%
29,584 to 35,582
UP 20.3%
2,051,927 to 2,619,418
UP 27.89%