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Calgary Transit Orientations

The majority of high schools students and many others in Grades 6-9 use Calgary Transit to get to and from school each day. The more you know how transit works, the more enjoyable your trip will be!

Check out Calgary Transit's How to Ride.

Visit our Calgary Transit information to find out when CBE uses public transportation.

My Transit Ride

The Calgary Board of Education and Calgary Transit offer a program called "My Transit Ride" for Calgary middle or high school students transitioning to Calgary Transit. 

This free orientation program is an opportunity for new and first-time transit riders to increase their comfort level and ability to ride Calgary Transit safely and efficiently to and from school.

The orientation includes different stations for families to visit to learn more about route planning, fares, how to ride the bus or CTrain, safety features, rider etiquette and much more. Calgary Transit and CBE Transportation staff will be available to answer questions.

The sessions run every half hour between and take approximately one hour in total. Wednesday August 13, 2025 is an evening session from 5:00 – 8:00 PM, Saturday August 16, 2025 is a mid-day session from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.


Dates and Locations

The sessions are free but you must register in advance via the links below.​​

Date

Location

Registration

Wed, August 13
5 - 8 PM
Bishop O'Byrne Senior High School​

#500, 333 Shawville Boulevard SE​

Register through Eventbrite

Sat, August 16
11 AM - 2 PM
​James Fowler High School

4004 4 Street NW
Register through Eventbrite​

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Calgary Transit

403-262-1000

Calgary Transit Contact Information

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CBE Transportation

Call Centre for General Information

1-403-817-7433

Transportation Team

Hours

Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

The office will be closed on all holidays and system-wide non-instructional days.​​​​​​​​​

 
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