Loveland CoCo Station Planning

The City of Loveland is beginning a planning process to prepare for a future intercity passenger rail station as part of the Front Range Passenger Rail program, known as the Colorado Connector, or "CoCo" for short. This effort will evaluate the proposed station location and create a vision for the surrounding area. It will also look at how the station connects to local transit, nearby streets, and community destinations.

The rail system is designed to provide a safe, reliable, and efficient way to travel. It will connect major cities, job centers, and key destinations across the region. The service aims to be competitive with driving, give people more travel options, and support the region’s economy.

What is Intercity Passenger Rail?

Intercity passenger rail connects several cities with multiple trips per day between each city station. Passenger rail is designed for longer trips than a typical commuter train and provides comfortable, reliable, city-to-city travel with wider seats, room for luggage and bikes, food and beverages and more.

Partnership with Front Range Passenger Rail District

This work builds on earlier planning led by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Front Range Passenger Rail District (FRPRD). The City will continue to work with these and other regional partners to ensure the station area aligns with the broader vision for passenger rail along Colorado’s Front Range.

Passenger rail service is expected to roll out in phases and expand over time. The first phase, known as Starter Service, is planned to include three daily round trips between Loveland and Denver, with a target start date of 2029. Pending funding from a potential ballot measure in November 2026, future phases will expand service between Loveland and Pueblo with upgraded infrastructure and more frequent trains, along with potential extensions to Wyoming and New Mexico. Learn more by reading FRPRD's CoCo Service Delivery Plan.

The station planning effort will support both the initial Starter Service and long-term rail system. Throughout the process, the City will coordinate with partners and provide regular updates, along with opportunities for public input.

Purpose and Goals

The purpose of this project is to create a plan for the future station site and get ready for next steps. This includes looking at possible impacts, identifying needed infrastructure, and improving connections for different types of travel, like walking, biking, driving, and transit. The project will also explore opportunities for development near the station and review possible funding options.

The FRPRD, CDOT and Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway have identified a preferred station location in Loveland that balances cost, efficiency, and operational needs. Through this process, the City will align with the larger passenger rail program and be prepared to move forward with environmental review and future station improvements.

Engagement Opportunities

Online and in-person engagement opportunities will take place in August and September, 2026. Project updates will be shared in October and November through updates to this webpage and email notifications sent to the City’s subscriber list (see link at the bottom of this page).

Current and Upcoming Engagement Opportunities and Milestones

• August: A questionnaire will be available for residents to share ideas for Loveland’s CoCo station! Stay tuned.
• September 2026 (date & time TBD)—Visioning Workshop (in person)
• October 2026—Report-back: The project website as well as an e-newsletter to subscribers will report back on what we heard from the engagement opportunities held in August and September. This update will also include a summary of project work completed to date and links to associated reports and documents.
• November 3, 2026—Election Day: Possible Front Range Passenger Rail funding ballot measure
• Late November 2026—Report-back: The project website as well as an e-newsletter to subscribers will report on results of the ballot measure and discuss implications and next steps for the Loveland Station.

Project Timeline

• Project management, task plans and public involvement plan
  • January – March 2026
• Vision, goals, and objectives
  • January – March 2026
• Assumptions documentation and lessons learned
  • January – March 2026
• Site planning, costing and community engagement
  • March - October 2026
• Next steps implementation and funding options
  • July – November 2026
• Final documentation and presentation
  • October - December 2026

Stay Informed

To receive updates about the Loveland station planning efforts or outreach, sign up for the City of Loveland's e-newsletter here. For Colorado Connector notices and updates throughout the state of Colorado, sign-up here.