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Getting Students to School

Every school day starts with a journey, and the Calgary Board of Education is here to help make it a safe, reliable and positive experience. This page brings together everything CBE families need to know about getting to and from school with confidence.

General Transportation

Specialized Transportation

Transportation for Alternative Programs

Calgary Transit

School Walk Zones

Safety and Conduct

My 1st Ride Program

Bell Times

Family Transportation Checklist

Throughout the year, families are encouraged to review the Transportation Family Checklist to be prepared for using transportation every school day.

Please review for tips and reminders on:

Getting out the door
Travelling to and from the bus stop
Waiting safely at the bus stop
Riding the bus

Guiding Principles

Families are responsible for helping students travel to and from the bus stop and then waiting safely for the bus. From the stop, CBE-arranged transportation helps students arrive safely at school on time and ready to learn.

Transportation Forms

Families register and pay for transportation using the MyCBE online platform.

Paper forms are also available on the Forms You Need page under the “Transportation” heading.

Transportation in New & Emerging Communities

Calgary’s newest communities offer exciting opportunities for families — and the Calgary Board of Education (CBE) is here to support students in getting to school. While it can take many years for full services to be established, the CBE is committed to supporting families in these areas with safe and reliable transportation options as communities grow.

New and Emerging Communities Map

What to Expect

Yellow bus service is introduced once streets are safe, clear of obstructions (construction supplies and equipment) and roads are maintained by the City — allowing the yellow bus to enter and turn around safely within the community.

When yellow bus service is not available:

Regular program bus stops may be located in nearby communities.
Alternative program bus stops are grouped together at central locations, following a “congregated stop model.” As conditions improve, service options may be adjusted to better reflect the needs of the community.

Calgary Transit

Calgary Transit provides service to new or emerging communities when they meet specific infrastructure guidelines. Until then, students may use Calgary Transit from nearby communities — if available.

Otherwise, yellow school bus service may be added to a new or emerging community if:

No yellow bus service exists in a nearby community, and
It is deemed safe to operate in the new area.

CBE Transportation Services regularly monitors road conditions and construction progress. Stop locations may change during the school year to reflect improvements in safety and access.

Feedback

To recognize a driver, contact the service provider directly. If you email them, please copy transportation@cbe.ab.ca so the team can share our thanks as well.

To discuss a concern about a driver/service issue, also start with the bus service provider.

If the situation is unresolved, please contact CBE Transportation Services directly at transportation@cbe.ab.ca. The CBE Transportation Services team will look into the concern and follow up with you.

For all other matters, please email transportation@cbe.ab.ca. If needed, you can also follow the Concerns and Complaints process.