Saddletowne Transit Service Review (TSR)
The Saddletowne TSR includes bus routes that serve several N.E. communities. Our goals for this area are to:
- Increase connections throughout the communities in the study area. This includes connecting to high schools, retail/shopping areas and McKnight-Westwinds Station
- Invest in the growing areas of Savanna and Saddle Ridge
- Adjust routes in the area to align with the primary transit network (PTN) and network design principles, as outlined in RouteAhead
What we've done so far:
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 have 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
- Extension of Route 38 to Saddletowne
- Termination of Route 43 at Whitehorn Station
- New Route 70 - Whitehorn/Temple and Saddletowne
- Revised Route 68 to McKnight-Westwinds Station
- Reduced service duplication on 64 Avenue N.E. and Martin Crossing Boulevard N.E.
- New Routes 60 and 61 to connect between Saddletowne Station and McKnight Westwinds Station
- New Routes 59/159 – two-way service for the communities of Savanna and Saddle Ridge
- Increased capacity on Falconridge Boulevard – assisting with MAX Orange and Route 23 overloads
- Improved connections to:
- Nelson Mendela, Bishop McNally, and James Fowler High School
- McKnight Westwinds retail area – Superstore
- Savanna Bazaar
- Improved service levels in community corridors
What’s next?
We’d like to hear your thoughts about our proposed changes to routes in the area. Below, you can select the route(s) you currently take, and see which of the proposed routes you may be interested in. You can also take a look at the proposed overall area network map, to see area coverage and connections.
Information sessions
Genesis Centre
March 25, 2026
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
10 7555 Falconridge Blvd N.E.
Multipurpose Room A
Calgary, AB
Dashmesh Culture Centre
March 28, 2026
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
135 Gurdwara Sahib Blvd N.E., main lobby area
Calgary, AB
*please wear a head covering
| If you currently use route(s): | You may be interested in route(s): |
|---|---|
| 38 - Brentwood Station / Temple | |
| 43 - McKnight Westwinds / Chinook Station | |
| 59 - Savanna | |
| 159 - Saddlebrook | |
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60 - Martindale 61 - Martindale (counter-clockwise)
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| 68 - 68 St E | |
| 71 - Taradale | |
| 85 - Martin Crossing | |
| If you are currently using these route(s) to travel to/from Bishop McNally High School: | You may be interested in route(s): |
|---|---|
| MAX Orange | 38 - Brentwood / Saddletowne Station |
| 23 - 52 St E | No change |
| If you are currently using these route(s) to travel to/from Dashmesh Cultural Centre: | You may be interested in route(s): |
|---|---|
| 60 - Taradale (clockwise) | 60 - Martindale and transfer to 61 - Taradale |
| 61 - Martindale (counter clockwise) | 61 - Taradale |
After you’ve reviewed the proposed routes, please let us know what you think. You can comment on as many of the routes as you’d like, and on the overall area network.
Categories: Transit Service Review