Saddletowne Transit Service Review (TSR)
Final 2026 route changes
After an extensive review of bus service in the northeast part of the city, and customer feedback about our proposed routes, we have finalized the route changes that will begin August 31, 2026.
To see how your route will change, please take a look at the table below. If your route isn’t listed, it will not be changed.
| Existing route | Final changes | Relevant/alternative route(s): |
|---|---|---|
| Existing route : 38 - Brentwood Station / Temple |
Final changes :
Modified |
Relevant/alternative route(s): :
38 - Brentwood / Saddletowne Station 70 - Temple (New) |
| Existing route : 43 - McKnight Westwinds / Chinook Station |
Final changes :
Modified |
Relevant/alternative route(s): :
43 - Whitehorn / Chinook Station 70 - Temple (New) |
| Existing route : 59 - Savanna |
Final changes :
Modified and combined with Route 159 |
Relevant/alternative route(s): : |
| Existing route : 159 - Saddlebrook |
Final changes :
Modified and combined with Route 59 |
Relevant/alternative route(s): : |
|
Existing route :
60 - Taradale (Clockwise) |
Final changes :
Modified and combined with Route 85 |
Relevant/alternative route(s): :
70 - Temple (New) |
| Existing route : 61 - Martindale (counter-clockwise) |
Final changes :
Modified and combined with Route 71 |
Relevant/alternative route(s): :
70 - Temple (New) |
| Existing route : 68 - 68 St E |
Final changes :
Modified |
Relevant/alternative route(s): :
38 - Brentwood / Saddletowne Station 70 - Temple (New) |
| Existing route : 71 - Taradale |
Final changes :
CANCELLED (combined with Route 61) |
Relevant/alternative route(s): :
21 - Castleridge (counterclockwise) 70 - Temple (New) |
| Existing route : 85 - Martin Crossing |
Final changes :
CANCELLED (combined with Route 60) |
Relevant/alternative route(s): : |
| New or modified route | Service span | Peak (M-F, 6am-9am, 3pm-6pm) | Off-peak |
|---|---|---|---|
|
New or modified route:
59 – Savanna |
Service span:
5 a.m. to 1 a.m. (next day) |
Peak (M-F, 6am-9am, 3pm-6pm):
12
|
Off-peak:
18 - 35 |
|
New or modified route:
159 – Saddlebrook |
Service span:
5 a.m. to 1 a.m. (next day) |
Peak (M-F, 6am-9am, 3pm-6pm):
12 |
Off-peak:
18 - 35 |
|
New or modified route:
60 – Martindale |
Service span:
5 a.m. to 1 a.m. (next day) |
Peak (M-F, 6am-9am, 3pm-6pm):
23 - 24 |
Off-peak:
23 - 27 |
|
New or modified route:
61 – Taradale |
Service span:
5 a.m. to 1 a.m. (next day) |
Peak (M-F, 6am-9am, 3pm-6pm):
12 |
Off-peak:
20 - 30 |
|
New or modified route:
38 – Brentwood/ Saddletowne Station |
Service span:
5 a.m. to 1 a.m. (next day) |
Peak (M-F, 6am-9am, 3pm-6pm):
15 |
Off-peak:
20 - 24 |
|
New or modified route:
43 – Whitehorn/ Chinook Station |
Service span:
5 a.m. to 1 a.m. (next day) |
Peak (M-F, 6am-9am, 3pm-6pm):
10 - 14 |
Off-peak:
20 - 30 |
|
New or modified route:
68 – 68 St E |
Service span:
5 a.m. to 1 a.m. (next day) |
Peak (M-F, 6am-9am, 3pm-6pm):
23 - 25 |
Off-peak:
35 |
|
New or modified route:
70 – Temple |
Service span:
5 a.m. to 1 a.m. (next day) |
Peak (M-F, 6am-9am, 3pm-6pm):
16 - 17 |
Off-peak:
21 - 30 |
You can review the results of our engagement in our Engagement Report
What’s next?
Route changes will begin on August 31, 2026.
To present the final area network and help you plan your new commute, we are hosting two drop-in information sessions:
When: July 15, 2026, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Genesis Centre (lobby area)
Address: 7555 Falconridge Blvd NE
When: July 19, 2026, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Dashmesh Culture Centre (main lobby area)
Address: 135 Gurdwara Sahib Blvd NE
Transit planners and schedulers will be available to speak with you about the upcoming changes.
The Transit Service Review process:
Saddletowne 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
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
Public review
In March, we shared our proposed route changes and asked the community for feedback. We held two open houses in the area and hosted an online survey for customers to let us know your thoughts.
Engagement Report
Thank you to everyone who provided feedback earlier this year on the bus route changes we proposed. Where possible, we have used your feedback to make adjustments.
Changes to our original proposed routes include:
| Route | Changes/rationale |
|---|---|
| Route: 38 |
Changes/rationale:
No change to proposed route
|
| Route: 43 |
Changes/rationale:
No change to proposed route
|
| Route: 59/159 |
Changes/rationale:
No change to proposed route
|
| Route: 60 |
Changes/rationale:
Revised Route 60 to connect with Dashmesh Cultural Centre and provide service on Martin Crossing Dr NE.
|
| Route: 61 |
Changes/rationale:
No change to proposed route
|
| Route: 68 |
Changes/rationale:
Revised Route 68 to connect through the community of Temple and Whitehorn instead of McKnight Bv where the previous Route 38 and 43 served.
|
| Route: 70 |
Changes/rationale:
No change to proposed route
|
View the detailed Engagement Report
Previous proposed routes
| If you currently use route(s): | You may be interested in route(s): |
|---|---|
| If you currently use route(s): : 38 - Brentwood Station / Temple (Modified) |
You may be interested in route(s): :
38 - Brentwood / Saddletowne Station 70 - Temple (New) |
| If you currently use route(s): : 43 - McKnight Westwinds / Chinook Station (Modified) |
You may be interested in route(s): :
43 - Whitehorn / Chinook Station 70 - Temple (New) |
| If you currently use route(s): : 59 - Savanna (Modified and combined with Route 159) | You may be interested in route(s): : |
| If you currently use route(s): : 159 - Saddlebrook (Modified and combined with Route 59) | You may be interested in route(s): : |
|
If you currently use route(s): :
60 - Martindale (Modified and combined with Route 85) 61 - Martindale (counter-clockwise) (Modified and combined with Route 71) |
You may be interested in route(s): :
70 - Temple (New) |
| If you currently use route(s): : 68 - 68 St E (Modified) |
You may be interested in route(s): :
38 - Brentwood / Saddletowne Station 70 - Temple (New) |
| If you currently use route(s): : 71 - Taradale (Discontinued and combined with Route 61) |
You may be interested in route(s): :
21 - Castleridge (counterclockwise) 70 - Temple (New) |
| If you currently use route(s): : 85 - Martin Crossing (Discontinued and combined with Route 85) | You may be interested in route(s): : |
| If you currently use route(s): : MAX Orange to/from Bishop McNally High School (Bus stops: NB Falconridge BV at Falworth RD N.E. (#7280) and SB Falconridge BV at Castlebrook DR N.E. (#7284) will be removed) | You may be interested in route(s): : |
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