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Calgary Transit

darwink said:
Bus growth will only accelerate with the major service investments being made in budget adjustments last year. Finally making up for the cuts/lack of service expansion from the 2015-2020 period, and never implementing service adequate for the infrastructure investment made on the BRT routes.
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Yea I think they need to go more aggressive on the PTN, we're at one route that achieved PTN, not even the Blue line... Maybe this is selfish as I don't use any of the community route but it's an inefficient service that serves few residents at a significant cost.

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They got the money or at least some money for this, this last budget, didn't they? MAX Route frequency and north central should be the priorities.
 
CalgaryTiger said:
They got the money or at least some money for this, this last budget, didn't they? MAX Route frequency and north central should be the priorities.
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They really should do quarterly updates and have a clear implementation plan of how they will get to PTN. Have a plan then go to council to get it funded. The level of planning and reporting from Calgary Transit is pretty lacking compared to other major metros.

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Long-Term Strategic Plans - RouteAhead

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trtcttc said:
They really should do quarterly updates and have a clear implementation plan of how they will get to PTN. Have a plan then go to council to get it funded. The level of planning and reporting from Calgary Transit is pretty lacking compared to other major metros.

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Long-Term Strategic Plans - RouteAhead

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Maybe there will be a status update before the end of the year or early in 2025?
 
Surrealplaces said:
Good points. I'd like to see a better bus network as well. I don't take the train often, but my observations as a transit user are that the bus network still needs improvements. My own experiences are that if both source and destination are near LRT stations, the LRT is 100 times better than the bus, due to higher frequency, being on time more often, and the time of the trip being shorter.

Some of those points you mentioned, like dedicated bus lanes and fewer stops could make a difference.
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I think there's a lot of quick wins CT could do to improve the bus network.

1. Revamp the transit map

This is tough to look at:
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This map isn't as tough to look at:
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2. Improve wayfinding at bus stops:

At minimum, every bus stop should have an easy to read map printed of the bus route. Busier bus stops should have heater shelters and digital screens which indicate arrival times. This is a bus stop on 6th Ave. It serves as a bus stop for routes 301,302, MY, #1, #2 and #3. It has a bent sign and pylon to indicate that it's a major bus stop.
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3. Redesign the Network

There's nothing wrong with a feeder bus. But I'd lose my mind I had to take the #123 everyday. It's long, ineffective, milk-run route. Transit routes should be direct, connective and frequent.

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