Summer is just around the corner, bringing countless festivities and endless fun! In this issue of City News, you'll learn about exciting events, educational opportunities and updates to City operations.

Thanks for reading!

- Kelly DiMartino, City Manager

Join the community in celebrating a historic milestone: the completion of the Poudre River Trail! Trail users can now travel the entire 45-mile route from Bellvue to Greeley without ever leaving the trail.

• Saturday, June 13
• 9 a.m., Opening Ceremony | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Community Celebration
• Timnath Community Park

In August, Transfort's Optimization Plan will introduce a streamlined, grid-based network designed to improve frequency, reliability and access across Fort Collins. The plan was shaped by community input, data analysis and industry best practices. Most route changes take effect Aug. 17, with a few realignments planned for 2027. Updated route maps and Dial-A-Ride service area information are now available online.

Join us at FoCo EcoFest to explore the Our Climate Future plan and discover conservation resources.

• Saturday, June 6
• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Washington Park

Chat with an energy advisor about making your home more comfortable and efficient, and connect with local organizations to help you live more sustainably. Don't miss the Xeriscape Garden Party, featuring the NoCo Native Plant Swap, water-wise landscaping resources, food trucks, and free sessions on waste, energy, and fire-wise landscaping.

Fort Collins' Independence Day Community Celebration is back this year, sponsored by Elevations Credit Union! Toast to America's birthday with rockin' live music, fun activities for the whole family, fireworks and more.

Plus, don't miss special activities celebrating America’s 250th and Colorado’s 150th anniversaries: Walk through the Field of Honor and Liberty 250 Exhibit, chat with historical reenactors and explore firetrucks and vintage vehicles in the touch-a-truck area.

Fort Collins celebrates its 38th annual Summer Bike to Work Day on Wednesday, June 24! Swap a car trip for a bike ride, grab free breakfast at stations across town from 6:30-9:30 a.m., or stop by an afternoon station from 4-6 p.m. on your way home. All riders are welcome, from first-time riders to daily commuters. Local businesses and organizations can apply to host a station through 5 p.m. Friday, June 5.

Join the Summer Moves Regional Challenge from June 1-30 and help improve Northern Colorado's air quality!

Any trip you'd normally drive counts toward the regional total. Sign up for free through the Shift Your Ride Network, and log five or more trips in June to be entered to win digital gift cards worth up to $100. The challenge ends June 30, following Summer Bike to Work Day on June 24.

Join the City’s Human Relations Commission for Neurodiversity 201 training!

• Thursday, June 25
• 5-7:30 p.m.
• Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Dr.

This free community event is designed to build understanding and awareness of neurodiverse experiences. Featuring personal stories and expert insights, this program will highlight perspectives from neurodiverse individuals, caregivers and professionals. The event includes sensory-friendly setup and wheelchair access. ASL interpretation available upon request. Refreshments will also be provided. 

Visit the Bike Fix-It Bonanza 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at the Walk and Wheel Skills Hub (1600 W. Drake Rd.) for free, drop-in bike repairs. Services are first-come, first-served and may include flat tire repair, brake and gear adjustments, minor mechanical fixes and safety checks. Staff will also be on hand to answer questions and share resources about biking in Fort Collins.

This month, the biggest traffic impacts remain in Southeast Fort Collins on Trilby, Lemay and Harmony:

• Lane shifts and directional closures continue on Lemay between Horsetooth and Harmony for water line replacements.
• Trilby remains closed between Lemay and Timberline for a bridge replacement.
• Trilby remains closed at College, though southbound travelers can now turn right onto Trilby and eastbound travelers can turn right onto College.
• Lane shifts continue on Harmony between Lemay and Timberline for work on the Power Trail Underpass project beneath Harmony.

To view more information and a map of smaller, less impactful construction, visit FortCollins.gov/TrafficImpacts.

In honor of Juneteenth, all City offices will be closed on Friday, June 19.

Visit FortCollins.gov later this month for full facilities hours and closures, and visit FoCoJuneteenth.com for the full schedule of events for the community celebration, which the City is a proud sponsor of again this year!

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