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.

The MAX system opened in November 2018 with three routes: MAX Orange, MAX Teal, and MAX Purple. The MAX Yellow line opened in December 2019. 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 November 19, 2018 Brentwood Saddletowne 21 December 23, 2019 Woodpark City Centre 14 December 10, 2012 (as Route 306)November 19, 2018 (as MAX Teal) Westbrook Douglas Glen 17 November 19, 2018 City Centre East Hills 11 August 30, 2004 (as Route 301)September 1, 2025 (as MAX Green) North Pointe Terminal City Centre 17

BRT routes In addition to the MAX network, Calgary Transit operates two 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 BRT Southeast August 3, 2009 City Centre South Health Campus Airport Express July 27, 2011 City Centre Airport Symons Valley Express August 31, 2026 City Centre Sage Hill Terminal

Fares

MAX services use the same fare structure as the rest of the Calgary Transit system. As of January 2026, a single adult fare is $4, or $2.65 for youth. Day, monthly, low-income, and university passes are also available.

Transitways

Southwest Transitway The Southwest Transitway is a bus-only corridor along 14 Street SW, between 75 Avenue SW and Southland Drive. 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 It has six stations along its length, used by MAX Purple.

See also Calgary Transit CTrain

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