Calgary Transit
Some students use Calgary Transit to get to school. Families are responsible for purchasing Calgary Transit monthly passes. Students must carry proof of fare every time they use Calgary Transit. More information about fares and routes are available on the CBE website or the Calgary Transit website.
Families can access low-income monthly passes through the City of Calgary's Fair Entry Program. This program offers a streamlined application process for City subsidy programs, including reduced rates for transit passes. You can find more information about the program at www.calgary.ca/fairentry.
Calgary Transit has a “Plan a Trip” tool or families can also call 403-262-1000 for assistance with route planning and questions about Calgary Transit operations. Families do not need to register to use Calgary Transit, including school express routes.
Safety & Security
Calgary Transit provides riders with three options to report safety or security concerns. In addition to the phone number (403-262-1000) and the help buttons/phones at bus and train stations, riders can now send a text to 74100 for assistance from transit staff. For more details, please see the Calgary Transit website.
Students attending Tom Baines School have access to Calgary Transit busing. There are regular neighborhood routes (#154 & #54) as well as designated school routes (#796 & #797) that are dedicated to Tom Baines School. Pick up and drop off times can be extremely busy at the school and we do encourage parking on the street if your child is unable to walk/ride a bike to school or take the bus. You may receive an email or see a news item on the CBE website encouraging you to register for bussing for next year. This only applies to Charter school busses, and not to Calgary Transit. You do not need to register for transportation. We do highly recommend that you have a look at the transportation information on the Tom Baines Website under “Getting to School” for links to Transit Express Routes, Calgary Transit Rider’s Guides, Routes and Schedules, and more to help prepare your student for taking a City bus. Please note that bus passes can be purchased at most grocery and convenience stores. We do not sell bus passes at Tom Baines School. Information regarding routes and schedules is available on the Calgary Transit website or by calling 403-262-1000.