52 Street BRT Functional Planning Study: Phase 2 Engagement
The City of Calgary is working to improve transit along 52 Street East, and we need your help!
We're exploring options to upgrade Route 23 into a faster, more reliable Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. As part of this process, we are conducting a Functional Planning Study to gather feedback and shape the future of transit along this important corridor.
This initiative is part of Calgary Transit’s long-term strategic plan, Route Ahead, and focuses on a 30 kilometre stretch of 52 Street East, from Saddletowne Circle in Saddle Ridge to Seton. The upgraded service will provide faster, more reliable transit, with upgraded station amenities similar to the MAX routes, connecting key destinations for work, living, and recreation.
The study will also explore the possibility of extending the MAX Teal route from the Douglas Glen terminal to the 52 Street East BRT, to provide transfer convenience.
Key Details:
30 km corridor from Saddletowne Circle (Saddle Ridge) to Seton
Potential extension of MAX Teal route to 52 Street East, improving transfer convenience
The study will focus on:
BRT station locations and design
Walking and cycling access to stations
Roadway improvements as transit priority measures
Proposed MAX Teal extension to 52 St E
Get Involved:
Public Engagement runs from August 5-29, 2025. During this time, we invite the public to share feedback on proposed station locations, walking/wheeling connections and road improvements to make their transit journey more efficient. This feedback will play a key role in refining our final recommendations, which we will present in Phase 3 of public engagement, ensuring that the BRT design meets the needs of the community.
Online feedback: Share your thoughts from August 5-29, 2025, by visiting engage.calgary.ca/52BRT
Pop-up events: Look for City of Calgary staff at various locations in August to provide your feedback in person. (See engage.calgary.ca/52BRT for the full list of in-person pop-up locations).