Parent | Calgary Transit |
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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.
Line | Opening date | Terminus | Stations | Connecting rapid transit | |
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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 B 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 B Blue Line MY MAX Yellow |
MP MAX Purple | November 19, 2018 | City Centre | East Hills | 11 | R Red Line B Blue Line MY MAX Yellow |
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 | |
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300 BRT Airport/City Centre | July 27, 2011 | City Centre | Airport | R Red Line B 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 B 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 B Blue Line MY MAX Yellow MT MAX Teal MP MAX Purple |
305 BRT Bowness | 2008 | City Centre | Canada Olympic Park | R Red Line B Blue Line MY MAX Yellow MP MAX Purple |
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]
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