Big news for public transit users in Fort Collins: Transfort is increasing service availability on multiple routes, bringing back evening services and restoring the late-night MAX service to its previous glory. The announcement, made by the city’s public transportation operator, outlines a series of optimistic changes slated to begin May 19, aimed at reconnecting the community with easier access to work, schools, healthcare, and entertainment venues.
Specifically, Route 6 will see a return to full service, including evening runs with the last bus leaving the CSU Transit Center at 9:50 p.m.; Route 7 will offer 30-minute intervals starting bright and early at 6:45 a.m. and shifting to an hourly cadence post 6:15 p.m., until the last bus at 10:15 p.m., Route 16’s evening service is also making a comeback, with its final departure from the South Transit Center set for 9:45 p.m., while Route 19 gears up for a full-service revival, featuring 30-minute service during the peak hours around PSD and CSU’s schedules. Meanwhile, the MAX isn’t shy about joining this expansion party, promising full service Monday through Saturday, including that sought-after late-night service it’s renowned for, the last northbound will head off from STC at 11:33 p.m., while the southbound bids its final adieu from the Downtown Transit Center at the stroke of midnight…