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Downtown Free Fare Zone: Council Defers Decision to Q1 2027
On May 26, Calgary City Council voted 9–6 to defer a final decision on the downtown CTrain Free Fare Zone. Calgary Transit is expected to return with an updated fare strategy by the end of Q1 2027, at which point Council will consider the zone's future alongside the new 2027–2030 four-year budget. A Bit of Background Calgary's Free Fare Zone has been part of the city's transit identity since free bus service began along 7 Avenue in the 1960s. Riders today can travel at no cos
2 days ago


Councillor Yule's Ward 3 Transit Survey: Tell Us Your Thoughts
Calgary Transit has proposed route changes and express bus cancellations in North Central Calgary. Councillor Yule wants to hear from you - share your feedback by June 5, 2026. Transit Changes - What's Happening? Earlier this year, Calgary Transit announced plans to phase out the ten remaining express bus routes across the city. The changes are part of a broader rebalancing of transit resources, with the goal of shifting service toward higher-demand areas and underserved co
May 20


North Central Transit Review: Have Your Say
Calgary Transit is taking a close look at bus service in North Central Calgary and we need your input on what comes next. As part of the City's ongoing commitment to improving transit, a comprehensive review of bus routes in the North Central Transit Service Review (TSR) area is underway. The goal is to make service better, smarter, and more connected - including building on the new MAX Green rapid transit investments, improving connections to high schools and other key desti
Mar 15


Notice of Motion: Review and Reform of the Downtown Calgary Transit Free Fare Zone (EC2026-0106)
Together with Ward 6 Councillor John Pantazopoulos, Councillor Yule has co-sponsored a Notice of Motion calling for a comprehensive review of the longstanding free fare zone along Calgary’s downtown CTrain corridor. Calgary’s free fare zone allows CTrain riders to travel at no cost along 7 Avenue S, between Downtown West/Kerby Station and City Hall/Bow Valley College Station. The zone has existed since the CTrain began operating in 1981 and is rooted in an even older traditio
Feb 17


Calgary Transit Express Route Changes: What Ward 3 Needs to Know
During recent budget discussions, it was noted that Calgary Transit is planning the phase out the City’s remaining express bus routes as part of its updated RouteAhead plan. Express services currently operate on ten routes citywide, including six that serve Ward 3. These routes provide limited-stop service between residential areas and downtown but are largely a legacy of Calgary’s earlier, smaller city structure and are not provided consistently across neighbourhoods. Calgar
Dec 3, 2025


144 Avenue North Bus Rapid Transit Functional Planning Study
The Functional Planning Study for the 144 Avenue North Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is entering its next phase, and community feedback is an important part of shaping the project. Earlier this year, concept options for BRT routes, station locations, and walking and wheeling connections were shared during Phase 2. Input from the community, along with technical analysis, has informed the recommended plan along the Crowfoot corridor. Phase 3 of public engagement is now underway. This
Nov 20, 2025
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