Election Information

Larimer County cyclists, Election Day is Tuesday, November 4. If you still have your ballot, do not mail it. It must be RECEIVED by the County Clerk’s Office by 7 PM on Election Day. Dropoff locations below.

I know this is a touchy subject, but several ballot items could affect cycling and active transportation in Northern Colorado. I encourage you to do your homework, but the following measures are generally considered positive for cycling in Larimer County:

• YES on 2A – Community Capital Improvement Program
• YES on 2H – Multi-Use Hughes Site Plan (includes bike park)
• YES on 302 – Natural Areas Tax Extension
• NO on 303 – 100% Hughes Natural Area Proposal
• 1A  It has both pros and cons for cyclists (link and other information below)

• Strong Town’s post about 1A for additional information. More info below the photo.
• Ballot dropoff locations
• Overland Mountain Bike Association election guide with info on council members, ballot measures, and mayoral candidates.
• Fort Collins Ballot information
• Larimer County Ballot Information

One of the key local questions facing Larimer County voters is Ballot Issue 1A, a proposed 0.15% countywide sales and use tax designed to improve safety and mobility across the region’s transportation network. Strong Town’s post about 1A for additional information.

If approved, the measure would generate roughly $15 million annually for 15 years, providing a dedicated funding source for roads, bridges, intersections, and multimodal projects that would—at least in theory—make cycling and walking in Larimer County safer. The tax equals 15 cents on a $100 purchase and would not apply to groceries, gas, diapers, or prescription drugs.

The proposal stems from the county’s recently adopted Larimer on the Move Transportation Plan, which identifies more than 500 priority projects across unincorporated areas. These include bike lanes, shoulder paving, safer intersections, sidewalk and crossing upgrades, and improved access to transit—projects intended to make travel safer for all road users.

Larimer County currently maintains about 767 miles of road and 229 bridges, with maintenance costs rising faster than available funding. The county’s population has grown by 50,000 residents in the past decade and is expected to reach 490,000 by 2050, increasing pressure on an already strained transportation system.

For cyclists and pedestrians, the measure could help close long-standing gaps in safety and connectivity. Wider shoulders, safer crossings, and improved intersections on popular corridors like CR 38E, Glade Road, and Taft Hill could reduce conflicts between drivers, riders, and walkers.

To ensure accountability, the county plans to publish annual reports and maintain a public webpage tracking spending and project progress.

If passed, the tax would take effect on January 1, 2026, and remain in place through 2040.