Northeast transit service review
Beginning on December 18, 2023, we're making some changes to bus routes to improve the transit service in northeast communities. These changes were informed partly by feedback gathered from the public earlier this year, and they 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.
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Route 59 - Savanna
What’s happening?
- Route 59 will extend to 46 St via 88 Av NE
- The route will be served by standard buses, rather than shuttle buses
Benefits:
- Coverage in Savanna is extended to provide service to newly developed areas around 46 St NE
- Fewer passenger overloads
Impacts:
- Travel time is increased by 2 minutes and bus frequency is decreased by 1 minute to accommodate new trip length
Route 100 - Airport
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 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 going to Country Hills Bv or North Pointe who transfer to Route 100 at 104 Av NE now transfer to Route 157
Route 128 - East Skyview Ranch/Redstone
What’s happening?
- Routes 128 and 145 are redesigned to create a pair of opposing loop routes with matching levels of service and offset schedules
- Route 128 is now realigned through Cityscape, Cornerstone, Redstone and Skyview Ranch
- Improved schedule with all-day service, 7 days a week
Benefits:
- Route 128 service is improved to match Route 145, with full service on weekdays and weekends
- Changes to Routes 128 and 145 provide more balanced service and coverage across Cityscape, Skyview Ranch, Redstone, and Cornerstone.
- Improved bus frequency
Impacts:
- Some customers may have to walk farther, but to a better bus service
NEW Route 136 - Corner Meadows/Cornerstone
What’s happening?
- A new bus route is added to serve Corner Meadows and Cornerbrook
- Peak period service is provided from Monday to Friday
Benefits:
- Corner Meadows receives bus service it didn't have before
- Route 136 can be extended in the future as the community is developed
Route 145 - West Skyview Ranch/Redstone
What’s happening?
- Routes 128 and 145 are redesigned to create a pair of opposing loop routes with matching levels of service and offset schedules
- Route 145 realigned through Skyview Ranch and Redstone
Benefits:
- Changes to Routes 128 and 145 provide more balanced service and coverage across Cityscape, Skyview Ranch, Redstone, and Cornerstone.
- Two opposing route options provide improved frequency for all customers
Impacts:
- Some customers may have to walk farther, but to a better bus service
Route 157 - West Stoney Industrial
What’s happening?
- Routes 157 and 161 will be combined into a single route (Route 157) serving North Point, Stoney Garage and Saddletowne Station
- Route 157 will extend coverage to The District in Stoney via 14 St, 110 Av and 11 St
- Weekend service added
Benefits:
- Customers can now travel from North Pointe to Saddletowne Station without transferring (via Routes 157 and 100)
- Service is retained from North Pointe and Saddletowne to Stoney Transit Facility
Route 161 - North Pointe Terminal/Stoney Industrial
What’s happening?
- Route 161 service has been merged into the new Route 157
- Service from North Pointe to Stoney Transit Facility will now be provided by Route 157
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