MAX (Calgary)

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MAX
Calgary Rapid Transit Network Map, MAX BRT Highlighted.png
MAX BRT Network
Parent Calgary Transit
FoundedNovember 19, 2018
Locale Calgary, Alberta
Service type Bus rapid transit
Routes4
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]

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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

LineOpening dateTerminusStationsConnecting rapid transit
CT Orange.svg MAX Orange November 19, 2018 Brentwood Saddletowne 21 CT Red.svg Red Line
CT Blue.svg Blue Line
CT Yellow.svg MAX Yellow December 23, 2019Woodpark BvCity Centre14 CT Red.svg Red Line
CT Blue.svg Blue Line
CT Teal.svg MAX Teal
CT Purple.svg MAX Purple
CT Teal.svg MAX Teal December 10, 2012 (as Route 306)
November 19, 2018 (as MAX Teal)
Westbrook Douglas Glen 17 CT Red.svg Red Line
CT Blue.svg Blue Line
CT Yellow.svg MAX Yellow
CT Purple.svg MAX Purple November 19, 2018City CentreEast Hills11 CT Red.svg Red Line
CT Blue.svg Blue Line
CT Yellow.svg MAX Yellow

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.

LineOpening dateTerminusConnecting rapid transit
 300  BRT Airport/City CentreJuly 27, 2011City Centre Airport CT Red.svg Red Line
CT Blue.svg Blue Line
CT Orange.svg MAX Orange
CT Yellow.svg MAX Yellow
CT Purple.svg MAX Purple
 301  BRT North/DowntownAugust 30, 2004City CentreNorth Pointe CT Red.svg Red Line
CT Blue.svg Blue Line
CT Orange.svg MAX Orange
CT Yellow.svg MAX Yellow
CT Purple.svg MAX Purple
 302  BRT SoutheastAugust 3, 2009City CentreSouth Health Campus CT Red.svg Red Line
CT Blue.svg Blue Line
CT Yellow.svg MAX Yellow
CT Teal.svg MAX Teal
CT Purple.svg MAX Purple
 305  BRT Bowness2008City CentreCanada Olympic Park CT Red.svg Red Line
CT Blue.svg Blue Line
CT Yellow.svg MAX Yellow
CT Purple.svg MAX Purple

Fares

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

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.

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References

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  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.
  3. 1 2 "MAX Yellow rapid transit starts serving southwest Calgary". CBC News. December 23, 2019. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
  4. "Fares & Passes". Calgary Transit. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
  5. "Southwest BRT - About the project". City of Calgary. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
  6. "17 Avenue S.E. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project". City of Calgary. Retrieved May 25, 2020.