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Fountain Municipal Transit

Fountain Municipal Transit

FOUNTAIN MUNICIPAL TRANSIT
transit busProvides safe, clean, reliable, efficient and courteous transportation services to the residents of Fountain. Transit Staff are committed to delivering these services in a professional, courteous, and helpful manner.

Fountain Municipal Transit cannot assume responsibility for delays or failures to make connections caused by vehicular traffic, weather conditions, mechanical failure, or shortages of manpower or equipment. Bus schedules, equipment, and fares are subject to change without notice.

PLEASE NOTE:
Schedules are subject to change and all times posted are approximate. Click on the image below for a larger view


Safety

SAFETY

Safety is our first concern for all passengers.  To help ensure the safety, security, comfort and convenience of all passengers riding Fountain Municipal Transit, please:

 

  • Watch your step while getting on or off the bus.
  • Offer front seats to elderly and disabled riders.
  • Have children 5yrs and younger sit with you or on your lap.
  • Fold strollers/grocery carts and place away from aisle.
  • Listen to music through headphones as a courtesy to other riders.
  • No Pets.
  • Wear proper attire when riding. Shoes and shirt required.
  • Do NOT bring open food or drink containers on the bus.
  • Do NOT smoke on bus.
  • Do NOT bring flammable liquids, firearms, or weapons on the bus.
  • Do NOT distract the bus driver.
  • Do NOT use profanity, obscene language or gestures on the bus.
  • Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before leaving your seat.
  • Use caution during wet or icy weather,  Steps may be slippery.
  • Bikes shall be loaded onto the front exterior mounted bus bike racks. Bicycles are not permitted inside of the bus. Except as authorized and properly secured by bus driver.

Fare Schedule

FARE SCHEDULE

 

  • Regular Fare/One Ride Adult (ages 12-59) $1.50
  • 22 Ride Bus Pass $30.00
  • Special Patron/Economy Fare $0.85
    • Children ages 6 - 11 (5 and younger free with paid adult)
    • Medicare/Disabled
    • Senior (ages 60+)
    • Student (ages 12 - high school)
    • 22 Ride Bus Pass $17.50
  • Deviation Fare
    • Regular Fare for 1 deviation $4.50
    • Disabled Fare for 1 deviation $2.25
    • Regular Fare for 2 deviations (pick-up and drop-off) $6.00
    • Disabled Fare for 2 deviations (pick-up and drop-off) $3.00

    (1st Priority scheduling will be for disabled)

  • Monthly Fare
    • 31 Day Unlimited Ride Pass $54.00

*Fares are subject to change
Exact fare or pre-purchased ticket.  Neither the fare box or bus driver can make change.

PURCHASE LOCATIONS

  • Fountain Valley Senior Center - 5745 Southmoor Dr., Fountain CO 80817
  • Fountain City Hall / City Clerk - 116 S. Main Street, Fountain CO  80817

Schedule Deviation & Holiday Information

DEVIATED FIXED ROUTE

Transit service that operates along a fixed alignment or path at generally fixed times, but may deviate from the route alignment to collect or drop off passengers who have requested the deviation.  Fountain provides deviations from our fixed route for eligible riders within 3/4 mile from the fixed route.

Please call 48 hrs prior to schedule for deviated service. Call (719)392-3500.  

*There is an additional charge for a deviation of the route.

Schedules are subject to change and all times listed are approximate

CITY HOLIDAY INFORMATION (No service dates)

Fountain Municipal Transit will be closed and will NOT provide service on the following holidays:

  •  New Years Day
  •  ML King Jr. Day
  •  President’s Day
  •  Memorial Day
  •  Independence Day
  •  Labor Day
  • Veterans Day
  • Thanksgiving
  • Day After Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Eve 1/2 day
  • Christmas Day
  • New Years Eve 1/2 day

BUS OPERATING HOURS

Mon—Fri approx. 4:55 am - 8:10 pm (excludes weekends, and City Holidays)

Map

Fountain Transit route mapROUTE MAP

 

Please click on image for specific bus stops

Deviated Fixed Route:  Call (719)392-3500

48 hrs prior to schedule for deviated service. *see fare schedule

BUS TRAVEL

Look for a bus stop.  Be sure the bus driver can see you at your stop.  Have exact change or pre-purchased ticket ready.  Neither the fare box nor the driver can make change.  To exit the bus, press the STOP button. to signal the driver to stop at the next bus stop.

Garden of the Gods Citizen Service Center Route

NEW DIRECT SERVICE 

City of Fountain now has a new direct service to Garden of the Gods Citizens Service Center.

This route will on WEDNESDAYS ONLY.

Fountain Municipal Transit will leave Fountain Valley Senior Center at 5745 Southmoor Drive at 9:00 AM and will return at 1:00 PM.  Fee will be at regular rate amount.  

Click HERE to see what Services are offered at Garden of the Gods Citizens Service Center.