SPIN E-bike and E-scooter share

SPIN provides on-demand rentals throughout Fort Collins and on the CSU campus. Spin also offers a fleet of adaptive vehicles for people with disabilities or balance concerns. 

 

Covered bike parking

CSU created a new standard for outdoor covered bike parking on campus and constructed one shelter as a demonstration project outside the Facilities Management building on main campus- complete with solar panels on the roof. A second shelter is being built this year near the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

 

Bike racks located throughout campus

18,000-plus bike parking spaces are conveniently located on and around campus making it easy to park close to most destinations – often closer than parking a motor vehicle.

 

Bike shelters — Lake Street Garage/University Max Station

CSU offers a limited number of permits for purchase to use the CSU keycard accessible bike shelters, with 24/7 access to help protect bikes from weather and theft.

 

Crosswalk intersection near Morgan Library

The project utilizes pedestrian fencing and vertical elements to guide pedestrians safely through the Green Trail crossing, where the Morgan Trail connects. 

 

Separated trail – Rampart Road

The first of its kind on CSU’s Foothills Campus, this shared-use trail runs the length of Rampart Road on the south leg of the campus.

 

Trail widening – Lory Trail

This project leveraged a COVID grant to support social distancing while supporting the return of students.  This project widened the shared-use trail from 10 to 16 feet to support the heavy bike/pedestrian traffic from the north-side residence halls.

 

Contraflow Bike Lane and Pedestrian Crossing

The renovation of the Nutrien building yielded the closure of one travel lane and replaced it with a contraflow bike lane on Amy Van Dyken Way, allowing for bike travel in both directions on the otherwise one-way street.

 

Left slip lane for bikes – Westbound on Pitkin Bikeway

This lane supports the movement of bicyclists westbound on the Pitkin Bikeway and easily transitions bicyclists to a Toucan Crossing (safe refuge) crossing Shields St., helping minimize car/bike conflicts.​

 

Separated bike trail – Hughes Way

A separated bicycle and pedestrian corridor with landscaped rain gardens along the area of the south residence halls, directly connecting to the academic spine of campus.  

 

Bicycle underpasses

Two underpasses were built as a commitment by the University to improve safety and increase accessibility in high-traffic areas.
1. Under S. Shields St. at W. Elizabeth St.
2. Under W. Prospect St. at Center Ave.

 

Bicycle roundabouts

Two locations help separate bikes and pedestrians in high-traffic areas.
1. Lory Student Center / Morgan Library and adjacent parking lot.
2. Pitkin Ave. between Braiden Hall and the Visual Arts / Chemistry buildings.

 

Bike box on Plum Street

Bicyclists commuting to and from campus have safe places to wait for the light to change, with a bike box painted on the pavement in both directions at the East-West intersection.​

 

Wayfinding signage

During the Pandemic, CSU installed over 20 new bikeway wayfinding signs along campus trails, indicating “COVID Bike Routes” that support social distancing.​

 

Signage at bike racks

Signs are attached to bike racks in high-traffic areas, reminding bicyclists how to properly lock bikes and highlighting key bike safety information.​

 

Bike fix-it stations

Bike tools (wrenches, tire irons, pumps, etc.) are located in many convenient outdoor locations around campus for faculty, staff, students and visitors to use at no charge.

 

Construction communications advising of hazards/detours

Construction closures are communicated by email advising alternate routes for all modes of travel and are displayed as a layer on the online CSU map.