MAX (Calgary)

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MAX
ParentCalgary Transit
FoundedNovember 19, 2018
LocaleCalgary, Alberta
Service typeBus rapid transit
Routes4
WebsiteOfficial 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[]

Line Opening date Terminus Stations Connecting rapid transit
 MO  MAX Orange November 19, 2018 Brentwood Saddletowne 21  R  Red Line
 B  Blue Line
 MY  MAX Yellow December 23, 2019 Woodpark Bv City Centre 14  R  Red Line
   Blue Line
 MT  MAX Teal
 MP  MAX Purple
 MT  MAX Teal December 10, 2012 (as Route 306)
November 19, 2018 (as MAX Teal)		 Westbrook Douglas Glen 17  R  Red Line
   Blue Line
 MY  MAX Yellow
 MP  MAX Purple November 19, 2018 City Centre East Hills 11  R  Red Line
   Blue Line
 MY  MAX Yellow
Current plans for the future Calgary Transit rapid transit network.

BRT routes[]

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  R  Red Line
   Blue Line
 MO  MAX Orange
 MY  MAX Yellow
 MP  MAX Purple
 301  BRT North/Downtown August 30, 2004 City Centre North Pointe  R  Red Line
   Blue Line
 MO  MAX Orange
 MY  MAX Yellow
 MP  MAX Purple
 302  BRT Southeast August 3, 2009 City Centre South Health Campus  R  Red Line
   Blue Line
 MY  MAX Yellow
 MT  MAX Teal
 MP  MAX Purple
 305  BRT Bowness 2008 City Centre Canada Olympic Park  R  Red Line
   Blue Line
 MY  MAX Yellow
 MP  MAX Purple

Fares[]

Main article: Calgary Transit § Fares

MAX services use the same fare structure as the rest of the Calgary Transit system.[3] As of January 2020, a single adult fare is $3.50, or $2.40 for youth. Day, monthly, low-income, and university passes are also available.[4]

Transitways[]

Southwest Transitway[]

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[]

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[]

References[]

  1. ^ "2019 Rapid Transit Network" (PDF). Calgary Transit. Retrieved May 25, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ Gallichan-Lowe, Spencer (October 19, 2018). "Calgary's new MAX bus rapid transit system to open Nov. 19". Global News. Retrieved May 25, 2020.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ a b "MAX Yellow rapid transit starts serving southwest Calgary". CBC News. December 23, 2019. Retrieved May 25, 2020.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ "Fares & Passes". Calgary Transit. Retrieved May 25, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ "Southwest BRT - About the project". City of Calgary. Retrieved May 25, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ "17 Avenue S.E. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project". City of Calgary. Retrieved May 25, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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