Sterling Alerts Residents to Proposed Bustang Route Changes

The City of Sterling notified residents on January 6 that the Colorado Department of Transportation is proposing changes to its Bustang intercity bus service and is accepting public comment through a dedicated survey page. Sterling’s notice links directly to CDOT’s Bustang Service Changes page and encourages local riders to review the proposals and submit feedback.

At issue are potential modifications to routes and schedules that connect Sterling-area residents with Greeley and Denver. For many in Logan County, those connections provide critical access to employment centers, specialty medical care, higher education, and regional transportation hubs. Any reduction in frequency, shifts in timing, or route realignments could increase travel time, complicate multi-leg commutes, or reduce the feasibility of using transit for some essential trips.

The stakes extend beyond individual mobility. State-level decisions about intercity service reflect broader policy choices about rural transportation funding, equity, and how CDOT balances demand with operational costs. Municipal notification of the comment period demonstrates the local government’s role in nudging civic participation and ensuring Logan County perspectives are considered in a statewide planning process. Local advocacy can influence which routes are prioritized and how limited resources are allocated.

Institutionally, the comment period is a primary mechanism through which residents can seek to shape CDOT’s decisions. Sterling’s direct link to the CDOT survey provides an accessible path for riders and community organizations to articulate needs, prioritize service times, or request stops. Participating in the public comment process also helps create a formal record that planners must weigh as they finalize changes.

For residents who rely on Bustang connections, the immediate action is to review the proposed changes and file comments through the CDOT survey accessible from the City of Sterling website at sterlingcolo.com/news_detail_T67_R21.php. Civic engagement at this stage can have practical consequences for daily life in Logan County: sustaining access to regional job markets, medical care, and education depends in part on the feedback travel-dependent residents provide now.

Local officials and community groups are positioned to amplify collective concerns if changes would disproportionately affect rural riders. The next weeks of the public comment period will determine whether and how those concerns are integrated into the final bus service plan.