The first phase of
Calgary Transit's BRT service began
operation on August 30, 2004.
Route 301 - BRT North / West now
provides direct, limited stop downtown
bus service for north and west Calgary
communities. The service operates seven
days a week with a frequency of 10
minutes during the weekdays peak periods
and 30 minutes frequency at other times.
See map
BRT operates in addition to existing
feeder and express bus services and
provides a faster bus service choice for
residents living in the west and north
central areas of Calgary.
New Southeast BRT, Express and Local Bus
Services
Frequently Asked Questions
What is BRT?
BRT is a distinctive, frequent, and
limited stop bus service, similar to LRT,
(the CTrain). BRT is being introduced in
advance of future LRT lines. BRT will
operate on regular roads with transit
priority at traffic signals and other
enhanced service features such as
improved passenger waiting areas and
larger shelters at some stops.
Eventually, Calgary Transit will operate
larger capacity, articulated buses on
BRT routes.
What Bus Stop Improvements Are Being
Made?
New, larger shelters, benches and
other bus stop improvements have been
added to key BRT stops. This year, new
red BRT shelters will be installed to
replace older shelters along the BRT
route.
What will happen to express bus
service?
BRT is an additional service. For
now, there are no plans to replace
existing express bus services.
Will feeder service connect to the
BRT?
Eventually, feeder bus services will
be revised to provide direct service to
BRT stops. Until BRT service is expanded
to operate during all hours (including
evenings and weekends) and BRT is more
frequent, existing feeder bus routes
will not change.
What is the fare for BRT?
Regular Calgary Transit fares apply.
There is no premium.
What is Traffic Signal Priority?
Do BRT buses get priority at traffic
signals?
BRT buses and some other buses
operating along the BRT routes now
receive priority at traffic signals. BRT
buses can request an extended green or
shorter red traffic signal.
Are More BRT Routes Planned?
Calgary Transit plans to gradually
improve service on Route 301. As well,
during the next few years, BRT service
will be expanded to serve other
corridors in the Southwest and North
Central areas. As well, a BRT service
will be developed in the Southeast. In
the longer term, BRT service in these
areas will ultimately be replaced by
future LRT lines. See
Strategic Development of Calgary's
CTrain System.
