Northeast transit service review
UPDATE: OUR SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PROVIDED ONLINE AND IN-PERSON INPUT. WE’LL UPDATE THIS PAGE AFTER WE’VE REVEIWED YOUR FEEDBACK.
We’re proposing some changes to bus routes to improve the transit service in northeast communities. These changes will help us better meet your needs by bringing the bus closer to new communities, improving the hours of service, adding weekend service, and providing more frequent buses to more communities.
The routes that will be impacted by the changes are:
- Route 100 - North Pointe Terminal/Airport/McKnight-Westwinds
- Route 128 - Cornerstone/Redstone
- Route 145 - Skyview Ranch/Redstone
- Route 161 - Stoney Industrial/North Pointe
- NEW Route 136 – Corner Meadows
Our survey is now closed but you can still review the proposed changes below. We’ll update this page in the coming weeks after we’ve reviewed your feedback.
Overall map
OPTION 1
What’s happening?
- Route 100 is moved from McKnight-Westwinds Station to Saddletowne Station.
- Route 145 is streamlined with more direct routing.
- Route 128 is changed to cover east Skyview Ranch and is improved to full service on weekdays and weekends.
- Route 136 is introduced to Corner Meadows with peak service on weekdays.
- Route 161 is canceled.
Strengths:
- Balanced service, frequency and ridership across Redstone, Cornerstone, Skyview Ranch, Cityscape and Corner Meadows.
- More direct routes, with shorter trips to Saddletowne Station for Routes 145 and 136.
- Coverage is extended to Corner Meadows
Trade-offs:
- Some customers walk a bit farther, but to better transit service.
- Small reduction in frequency on Route 145.
OPTION 2
What’s happening?
- Route 100 is moved from McKnight-Westwinds Station to Saddletowne Station.
- Route 145 is streamlined with more direct routing.
- Route 128 receives weekend service
- Route 136 is introduced to Cornerstone and Corner Meadows with peak service on weekdays.
- Route 161 is canceled.
Strengths:
- No impacts to Route 128 stop locations.
- More direct route to Saddletowne Station for Route 145.
- Route 136 serves Cornerstone and Corner Meadows, with peak service on weekdays.
Trade-offs:
- Less improvement to Route 128 schedule.
- Longer travel time for Route 136, with a less direct route.
- Some customers walk a bit farther, but to better transit service.
- Small reduction in frequency on Route 145.
Route 100
What’s happening?
- Route 100 will end at Saddletowne Station instead of McKnight/Westwinds
- The route will move to Airport Trail NE between Barlow Tr NE and 36 St NE
- The route will no longer travel on Country Hills Boulevard NE and 104 AV NE east of the airport.
Benefits:
- Connects to 14 local routes at Saddletowne Station for transfers to the airport.
- Decreased travel time to the airport from Saddletowne Station
- Improved frequency of buses
Impacts:
- Some customers near McKnight/Westwinds will now have to travel to Saddletowne Station to take Route 100 to the airport.
Customers who transfer to Route 100 at 104 AV NE now transfer to Route 157 instead.
Route 128
OPTION 1
What’s happening?
- Improved schedule with all-day service, 7-days a week.
- More frequent service during peak times in the morning and evening.
- Small changes to routing in east Skyview Ranch.
- Route shifts from 88 AV NE to 80 AV NE near Saddletowne Station.
Benefits:
- Route 128 service is improved to match Route 145, with full service on weekdays and weekends.
- Reduced overloads on Route 145
- More direct, two-way routing
- Shorter walks to all-day, two-way service in Cornerstone.
- Shorter walks to full service on weekends from Corner Meadows.
Impacts:
- Some customers may have to walk farther, but to a better bus service.
OPTION 2
What’s happening?
- Improved schedule with more service on weekdays and peak-only service on weekends.
- More frequent service during peak times in the morning and evening.
- Route shifts from 88 AV NE to 80 AV NE near Saddletowne Station.
Benefits:
- Route 128 service is improved on weekdays, with peak-only service on weekends.
- Reduced overloads on Route 145
- No change to routing in Cornerstone
- Improved service within shorter walk from Cornerstone and Corner Meadows
Impacts:
- Some customers may have to walk further, but to a better bus service.
Route 145
What’s happening?
- Route is removed from east Skyview Ranch
- Two-way service is provided in west Skyview Ranch
Benefits:
- Changes to Routes 128 and 145 provide more balanced service and coverage across Cityscape, Skyview Ranch, Redstone, and Corner Stone.
- Fewer passenger overloads
- More consistent bus schedule
Impacts:
- Bus frequency is reduced by 4 minutes during peak times and 1 minute off-peak.
- Customers in east Skyview Ranch use Route 128 instead of Route 145.
NEW Route 136
OPTION 1
What’s happening?
- A new bus route is added to Corner Meadows
- Peak period service is provided from Monday to Friday
Benefits:
- Corner Meadows receives bus service.
- Route 136 is streamlined to provide shorter trips and better frequency to Saddletowne.
OPTION 2
What’s happening?
- A new bus route is added to Corner Meadows and Cornerstone
- Peak period service is provided from Monday to Friday
Benefits:
- Corner Meadows receives bus service.
- Route 136 provides coverage in Cornerstone and Corner Meadows, at a lower frequency and with longer trips to Saddletowne compared to Option 1
Route 157
What’s happening?
- Route shifts from 80 Ave to 88 Ave NE after leaving Saddletowne Station.
Benefits:
- Savanna receives a new service option.
Route 161
What’s happening?
- Route 161 is proposed to be canceled.
- Resources are moved to provide better service in the Redstone and Cornerstone areas.
Impacts:
- An additional transfer is required to go from North Pointe Terminal to Stoney industrial area
