Fort Collins’ West Elizabeth Bus Rapid Transit Design Project — which aimed to connect Colorado State University’s main campus to the Foothills Campus and provide transportation for surrounding neighborhoods — has been put on pause following December 2025 federal funding cuts.
The West Elizabeth Corridor BRT Project began planning in 2015, aiming to address issues such as increased travel demand, safety concerns, transit capacity limitations and gaps in the pedestrian and bicycle networks. The project was set to be completed this spring.
“As of January 2026, design work on this project is paused while the City evaluates funding opportunities for construction,” the project’s website reads. “Once construction funds are secured, the design projects will resume and designs will be finalized. There’s currently no timeline in place for the completion of design and construction.”…