MAX (Calgary)

MAX
MAX BRT Network
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.

  1. ^ "2019 Rapid Transit Network" (PDF). Calgary Transit. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
  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. ^ "MAX Yellow rapid transit starts serving southwest Calgary". CBC News. December 23, 2019. Retrieved May 25, 2020.