North Central Transit Service Review (TSR)

What we've done so far

Final 2026 route changes

After an extensive review of bus service in the north-central part of the city, and customer feedback about our proposed routes, we have finalized the route changes that will begin August 31, 2026.

The final route changes are designed to serve more people, improve efficiency, and better support a wider range of travel needs.

Changes to Express Routes

As part of these changes, Calgary Transit is transitioning express route service. Based on customer feedback, this will occur in phases.

Express route service in the North Central area will begin transitioning this fall, with service reduced to one trip per day in each direction. Further changes will follow in future service updates as Calgary Transit continues to monitor ridership.

Learn more about express route changes

To see how your route will change, please take a look at the table below. If your route isn’t listed, it will not be changed.

Existing route	Final changes	Relevant/alternative route(s):
2 - Mount Pleasant / Killarney 17 Ave SW	Modified	2 - Mount Pleasant / Killarney 17 Ave SW 46 - MacEwan
46 - Beddington	Modified and combined with Routes 118 and 123	46 - MacEwan 47 - Sandstone 89 - Lions Park / North Pointe 503 - Symons Valley
62 - Hidden Valley Express*	REDUCED TO 1 TRIP PER DAY IN EACH DIRECTION	46 - MacEwan 47 - Sandstone 503 - Symons Valley
64 - MacEwan Express*	REDUCED TO 1 TRIP PER DAY IN EACH DIRECTION	46 - MacEwan 47 - Sandstone 89 - Lions Park / North Pointe 503 - Symons Valley
86 - Coventry Hills	Modified and combined with Route 88	86 - Coventry
88 - Harvest Hills	Modified and combined with Route 86	86 - Coventry
89 - Lions Park / North Pointe	Modified	46 - MacEwan 47 - Sandstone 89 - Lions Park / North Pointe 503 - Symons Valley
109 - Harvest Hills Express*	REDUCED TO 1 TRIP PER DAY IN EACH DIRECTION	86 - Coventry
114 - Panorama / Country Hills	Modified and combined with Route 421	114 - Panorama
116 - Coventry Hills Express*	REDUCED TO 1 TRIP PER DAY IN EACH DIRECTION	86 - Coventry
118 - Hidden Valley	CANCELLED (combined with Route 46 and 47)	46 - MacEwan 47 - Sandstone 503 - Symons Valley
123 - Sage Hill / North Pointe Terminal	CANCELLED (combined with Route 46, 47 and 114)	46 - MacEwan 47 - Sandstone 503 - Symons Valley
142 - Panorama Express*	REDUCED TO 1 TRIP PER DAY IN EACH DIRECTION	114 - Panorama
157 - West Stoney Industrial	Modified	157 - West Stoney Industrial
421 - Panatella	Modified and combined with Route 114	114 - Panorama

*See “Changes to Express Routes” above.

Service levels of final routes
Route	Service Span	Peak (M-F, 6am-9am, 3pm-6pm)	Off-peak
MAX Green	5 a.m. to 1.a.m (next day)	2-5	10-14
503 - Symons Valley	5 a.m. to 10 p.m.	16	28-37
2 - Mount Pleasant / Killarney 17 Ave SW	5 a.m. to midnight	15	26-30
46 - MacEwan	5 a.m. to midnight	14	26
47 - Sandstone	5 a.m. to midnight	17	29-35
86 - Coventry	5 a.m. to 1:15 a.m. (next day)	15	34
89 - Lions Park / North Pointe	5 a.m. to midnight	31	31
114 - Panorama	5 a.m. to 1.a.m. (next day)	18	35
157 - West Stoney Industrial	5 a.m. to 1.a.m (next day)	22	29

What’s next?

Route changes will begin on August 31, 2026.

To present the final area network and help you plan your new commute, we are hosting two drop-in information sessions:

     When: July 16, 2026; 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
     Where: VIVO (inside the West entrance)
     Address: 11950 Country Village Link N.E.

     When: July 18, 2026; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
     Where: Thornhill Aquatic and Recreation Centre (lobby area)
     Address: 6715 Centre St. N.W.

Transit planners and schedulers will be available to speak with you about the upcoming changes.

The Transit Service Review Process

North Central TSR

The North Central TSR includes bus routes that serve several communities. Our goals for this area are to:

Leverage new MAX Green investments
Better align the regular route network with high schools and other major destinations
Improve service levels in the communities of North Central
Adjust routes in the area to align with the primary transit network (PTN), as outlined in RouteAhead
Optimize the network to align with Network Design Principles, as outlined in RouteAhead

Comprehensive review of current transit service

Our first steps for this area were to review:

How well the routes align with Route Ahead principles,
The performance and ridership of every route,
Current Transit coverage in the area,
Expected community growth
Areas with duplicate or overlapping bus service
School catchments and School Express Route use,
Important destinations and how well they are covered by Transit
Feedback from operators about each route
Feedback received from customers about each route (through 3-1-1, our call centre, our ‘contact us’ page, social media, etc.)
Comments and concerns from area councillors

Development of proposed changes

Based on this review, we’ve proposed adjustments to bus routes in the area, which will provide improved overall service, connections, and flexibility for the varied needs of our customers.

Highlights of proposed changes

New Route 503 - Symons Valley
Route 300 renamed to Route 500 - Airport
New Routes 46 and 47 creating a connection between Sage Hill and 78 Avenue Terminal
New Routes 86 and 114 to connect between North Pointe and 78 Avenue Terminal
Route 89 realigned to Berkshire Boulevard
Route 157 realigned into Coventry Hills
Route 2 realigned to 4 Street N.W.
Improved connections to key destinations
- Centre Street and Downtown
- High Schools:
  - Diefenbaker High School
  - North Trail High School
- Shopping centres:
  - Sage Hill
  - Creekside
  - Beddington Towne Centre
  - Thornhill
  - Coventry Hills Centre
  - Harvest Hills Crossing
  - Panorama Hills
- Transit hubs:
  - Sage Hill Terminal
  - 78 Avenue Terminal
  - North Pointe Terminal
Increased service to communities outside of Stoney Trail
Improved travel times to Centre Street and Downtown
Two-way service for the communities of Hidden Valley, Panorama Hills, Coventry Hills, Harvest Hills, and Beddington Heights
Regular service to Diefenbaker and North Trail High Schools
Direct routing to Lions Park station and SAIT

Public review

In March, we shared our proposed route changes and asked the community for feedback. We held two open houses in the area and hosted an online survey for customers to let us know your thoughts.

Existing and proposed routes

Engagement Report

Thank you to everyone who provided feedback earlier this year on the bus route changes we proposed. Where possible, we have used your feedback to make adjustments.

Changes to our original proposed routes include:

Route	Changes/rationale
2	No changes Provides a direct connection between 78 Av N Terminal and John G. Diefenbaker High School to allow for convenient transfers Provides a direct connection on 4 St NW between 78 AV N Terminal and downtown to complement the service on Centre St. Optimizes the service levels on community and crosstown routes to better match travel demand
46	Revised Route 46 to connect to Sandstone Terminal and serve the north side of Beddington Provides a quicker connection to the new Route 503 at Sandstone Terminal Connects to the major transit hub at 78 Av N Aligns route design with RouteAhead principles by reducing duplication and providing more direct service to key destinations. Connects the catchment area of John G. Diefenbaker high school with transit service Provides efficient two-way, all day transit service
47	Revised Route 47 to cover the south and east side of Beddington and Huntington Hills Provides connections to the new Route 503 along Beddington Tr and Sandstone Terminal Connects to the major transit hub at 78 Av N Aligns route design with RouteAhead principles by reducing duplication and providing more direct service to key destinations. Connects the catchment area of John G. Diefenbaker high school with transit service Provides efficient two-way, all day transit service
86	No changes Optimizes the transit network by reducing duplication, eliminating express routes and providing more direct connections to key destinations in the community such as high schools and transit hubs. Optimizes resources to provide two-way, all day service levels.
89	Revised Route 89 to travel along Country Hills Bv and 14 St NW to connect to communities of MacEwan and Sandstone. Added mid-day service. Maintains a route connection to Red Line and SAIT from the communities of MacEwan and Sandstone . Aligns route design with RouteAhead principles by reducing duplication and providing more direct service to key destinations
114	No changes Optimizes the transit network by reducing duplication, eliminating express routes and providing more direct connections to key destinations in the community such as high schools and transit hubs. Optimizes resources to provide two-way, all day service levels.
157	No changes Optimizes the transit network by reducing duplication, eliminating express routes and providing more direct connections to key destinations in the community such as high schools and transit hubs. Optimizes resources to provide two-way, all day service levels.
503	No changes Builds out the Primary Transit Network on Beddington Tr and Centre St N by providing a fast, frequent, and all-day service for transit users between Sage Hill Transit Hub and Downtown. Maximizes the MAX Green stops and infrastructure investments on Centre St N.
MAX Green	Increased peak service levels Builds out the Primary Transit Network on Centre St and Harvest Hills Bv N by providing a fast, frequency and all-day service for transit users between North Pointe and Downtown. Adding more buses improves capacity on a high ridership route
Express Routes	Service will be reduced to one trip per day in each direction.

View the detailed Engagement Report

Previous proposed routes

If you currently use route(s):	You may be interested in route(s):
2 - Mount Pleasant / Killarney 17 Ave SW (Modified)	2 - Mount Pleasant / Killarney 17 Ave SW 46 - MacEwan
46 - Beddington (Modified and combined with Routes 118 and 123)	46 - MacEwan 47 - Sandstone 89 - Lions Park / North Pointe 503 - Symons Valley
62 - Hidden Valley Express (Discontinued)	46 - MacEwan 47 - Sandstone 503 - Symons Valley
64 - MacEwan Express (Discontinued)	46 - MacEwan 47 - Sandstone 89 - Lions Park / North Pointe 503 - Symons Valley
86 - Coventry Hills (Modified and combined with Route 88)	86 - Coventry
88 - Harvest Hills (Modified and combined with Route 86)	86 - Coventry
89 - Lions Park / North Pointe (Modified)	46 - MacEwan 47 - Sandstone 89 - Lions Park / North Pointe 503 - Symons Valley
109 - Harvest Hills Express (Discontinued)	86 - Coventry
114 - Panorama / Country Hills (Modified and combined with Route 421)	114 - Panorama
116 - Coventry Hills Express (Discontinued)	86 - Coventry
118 - Hidden Valley (Discontinued and combined with Routes 46 and 123)	46 - MacEwan 47 - Sandstone 503 - Symons Valley
123 - Sage Hill / North Pointe Terminal (Discontinued and combined with Routes 46 and 118)	46 - MacEwan 47 - Sandstone 503 - Symons Valley
142 - Panorama Express (Discontinued)	114 - Panorama
157 - West Stoney Industrial (Modified)	157 - West Stoney Industrial
421 - Panatella (Modified and combined with Route 114)	114 - Panorama

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