MAX (Calgary)
 MAX BRT Network | |
| Parent | Calgary Transit |
|---|---|
| Founded | November 19, 2018 |
| Locale | Calgary, Alberta |
| Service type | Bus rapid transit |
| Routes | 4 |
| Website | Official Website |
MAX is a bus rapid transit network operated by Calgary Transit in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. MAX forms a part of Calgary Transit's rapid transit network, along with the CTrain light rail system.[1]
The MAX system opened in November 2018 with three routes: MAX Orange, MAX Teal, and MAX Purple.[2] The MAX Yellow line opened in December 2019.[3] MAX routes are distinguished from Calgary's existing express bus network, branded as "BRT", by the use of dedicated transitway on three lines, heated shelters, real-time information, and elevated sidewalks.
Routes[edit]
| Line | Opening date | Terminus | Stations | Connecting rapid transit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 MAX Orange |
November 19, 2018 | Brentwood | Saddletowne | 21 |  Red Line Blue Line
|
 MAX Yellow |
December 23, 2019 | Woodpark Bv | City Centre | 14 | Red Line Blue Line MAX Teal MAX Purple
|
| MAX Teal |
December 10, 2012 (as Route 306) November 19, 2018 (as MAX Teal) |
Westbrook | Douglas Glen | 17 | Red Line Blue Line MAX Yellow
|
| MAX Purple |
November 19, 2018 | City Centre | East Hills | 11 | Red Line Blue Line MAX Yellow
|
BRT routes[edit]
In addition to the MAX network, Calgary Transit operates four separate routes branded as "BRT". They are not considered to be part of Calgary's rapid transit network, and do not use dedicated transitway, heated shelter, real-time information, or elevated sidewalks.
| Line | Opening date | Terminus | Connecting rapid transit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 BRT Airport/City Centre | July 27, 2011 | City Centre | Airport | Red Line Blue Line MAX Orange MAX Yellow MAX Purple
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| 301 BRT North/Downtown | August 30, 2004 | City Centre | North Pointe | Red Line Blue Line MAX Orange MAX Yellow MAX Purple
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| 302 BRT Southeast | August 3, 2009 | City Centre | South Health Campus | Red Line Blue Line MAX Yellow MAX Teal MAX Purple
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| 305 BRT Bowness | 2008 | City Centre | Canada Olympic Park | Red Line Blue Line MAX Yellow MAX Purple
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Fares[edit]
MAX services use the same fare structure as the rest of the Calgary Transit system.[3] As of October 2023, a single adult fare is $3.60, or $2.45 for youth. Day, monthly, low-income, and university passes are also available.[4]
Transitways[edit]
Southwest Transitway[edit]
The Southwest Transitway is a bus-only corridor along 14 Street SW, between 75 Avenue SW and Southland Drive.[5] It has three stations along its length, used by MAX Yellow. MAX Teal also uses a portion of the Transitway. Both routes operate in mixed traffic and shoulder lanes for the rest of their routing.
17 Avenue SE Transitway[edit]
The 17 Avenue SE Transitway is a bus-only corridor along 17 Avenue SE, between 9 Avenue SE and Hubalta Road SE[6] It has six stations along its length, used by MAX Purple.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "2019 Rapid Transit Network" (PDF). Calgary Transit. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- ^ Gallichan-Lowe, Spencer (October 19, 2018). "Calgary's new MAX bus rapid transit system to open Nov. 19". Global News. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- ^ a b "MAX Yellow rapid transit starts serving southwest Calgary". CBC News. December 23, 2019. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- ^ "Fares & Passes". Calgary Transit. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- ^ "Southwest BRT - About the project". City of Calgary. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- ^ "17 Avenue S.E. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project". City of Calgary. Retrieved May 25, 2020.