LOVELAND — Today, Governor Jared Polis, U.S. Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg, Colorado Department of Transportation Executive Director Shoshana Lew, and local partners celebrated the opening of three new mobility hubs along Interstate 25, between Longmont and Loveland. These new mobility hubs enhance transportation options along the busy I-25 corridor by connecting Coloradans and communities, reducing traffic and congestion, and protecting our air.
“Expanding and improving transportation options for Coloradans helps us reduce traffic, reach our climate, air quality, and housing goals all while saving people time and money. Today, as we open these three mobility hubs, we begin a new era of transportation along I-25 where Coloradans have more options to get where they need to go safely, conveniently, and affordably,” said Governor Polis.
These three new mobility hubs will strengthen the future of transit and general traffic safety on I-25 while connecting northern Coloradans with the rest of the state, improving rider experience, and saving riders time.
“The U.S. Department of Transportation is proud to invest in Colorado’s new mobility hubs on Interstate 25 that improve access, mobility and give people more options to safely travel between communities in Northern Colorado and downtown Denver,” said U.S. Transportation Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg. “The I-25 North Corridor is the backbone of the Front Range, and as Colorado continues to grow, it is critical that we continue to expand transportation options like bus transit to serve the needs of all Coloradans.”
The hubs were designed with safety and operational efficiency, with a center-loading area for passengers between the northbound and southbound lanes at the Berthoud and Centerra Loveland hubs.
“This infrastructure allows transit trips in Northern Colorado to be more convenient, efficient and comfortable. Along with better access to Bustang’s North Line, our network of I-25 mobility hubs is encouraging transit-oriented development that will give local residents new and better travel options, as well as better access to all that Northern Colorado has to offer,” said CDOT Executive Director Shoshana Lew.
The mobility hubs offer affordable, reliable, and relaxing transportation choices to move people safely between downtown Denver and Fort Collins, providing a catalyst for more housing Coloradans can afford and connecting more people to other cities and towns, employment centers, and entertainment and cultural facilities. The Berthoud and Centerra Loveland mobility hubs were constructed as part of the I-25 North Express Lanes Project, Berthoud to Fort Collins. Roadway and Express Lanes construction between Colorado State Highway 56 and Prospect Road reached substantial completion in December 2023. With the opening of the mobility hubs, this section of the I-25 North corridor will provide a truly efficient, multimodal and safe transportation connection for northern Coloradans and anyone passing through the I-25 North corridor.
“As the City of Loveland Mayor Pro Tem, a resident, and the current chair of the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization (NFRMPO) I am extremely pleased to see the Centerra-Loveland Mobility Hub completed. I’ve watched it being constructed over the past couple of years and can say everyone should be very proud of the outcome,” said Jon Mallo. “I think the biggest plus for Loveland’s residents is how much more convenient and faster it will be to get back and forth to Denver. All of my kids and grandchildren live in the Denver area and I use Bustang exclusively for visits and ballgames.”
“After nearly a decade in the making, the new Centerra-Loveland Station and Kendall Parkway connection not only ensures commuters have access to more transit options but also helps to reduce congestion and contribute to more sustainable transit for Northern Colorado,” said the President of the Centerra Metro District, Kim Perry. “We’re proud to partner with CDOT to bring these innovative transit solutions to our residents, providing opportunities to save time, reduce emissions, and improve traffic safety.”
Work on the next segment of the I-25 North Express Lanes Project, Mead to Berthoud, kicked off in May 2024 and will continue through 2028. As construction continues, remember to account for travel delays, obey posted speed limits and never drive distracted. With the mobility hubs complete, now is a great time to take advantage of Bustang and other regional public transportation services to make navigating construction a bit easier.
About the I-25 North Mobility Hubs
CDOT has proactively recognized and planned for the rapid population increase occurring in northern Colorado and has committed to provide multimodal choices in the form of Express Lanes, mobility hubs and carpool lots, to reduce congestion and greenhouse gasses along the I-25 corridor. As part of the 26-mile long operational and safety improvement projects recently completed, three hubs were constructed at Firestone-Longmont (CO 119), Berthoud (CO 56) and Centerra Loveland (off new Kendall Parkway, north of the US 34 interchange), completing the build out of the hub network in Northern Colorado.
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