MAX (Calgary)

For other uses, see Max (disambiguation).

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]

MAX

MAX BRT Network
Parent	Calgary Transit
Founded	November 19, 2018
Locale	Calgary, Alberta
Service type	Bus rapid transit
Routes	4
Stations	63
Website	Official Website

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
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

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
301  BRT North/Downtown	August 30, 2004	City Centre	North Pointe	Red Line Blue Line MAX Orange MAX Yellow MAX Purple
302  BRT Southeast	August 3, 2009	City Centre	South Health Campus	Red Line Blue Line MAX Yellow MAX Teal 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 July 2024, a single adult fare is $3.70, or $2.50 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

• Calgary Transit
• CTrain