Long Beach city leaders host economic possibilities tour
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) -- Roughly one dozen potential investors and business leaders toured sites across the City of Long Beach as part of Wednesday's economic possibilities tour.…
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CTA bus route schedule for Cruisin’ the Coast
Coast Transit Authority has released their fixed bus route schedule and express route for Cruisin’ the Coast. Due to excessive travel along Highway 90 and Pass Road during the event, major delays are expected for some of the CTA routes.…
Coast Transit Authority phasing out hailing system
We’re learning more this week about Coast Transit Authority’s decision to phase out its long-time hailing system. The system that previously allowed the public to hail a bus from…
Coast Transit Authority to end rider hailing system
Coast Transit Authority is ending its longtime hailing system, which allowed riders to hail a CTA bus anywhere along its route. The system officially ends on October 31.…
CTA releases Labor Day schedule
Coast Transit Authority has released its Labor Day transit schedule. Fixed route bus service will operate on a Sunday schedule on Labor Day. Normal service will return Tuesday. The CTA office…
CTA Route Updates Announced for the Amtrak Celebration in Biloxi
CTA’s Fixed Route services and transfers at the Biloxi Transit Center will be interrupted on Saturday, August 16, 2025 due to the City of Biloxi’s Inaugural Run for the Amtrak Mardi Gras Service. Alternate routes and transfer points will be…
Coast Transit Authority Celebrates 50 Years
Coast Transit Authority has been instrumental in providing transportation to the people of the Coast since 1975. Thursday, they celebrate 50 years of service by offering food, beverages, and commemorative…
CTA announces ‘Scrapin the Coast’ schedule
The Coast Transit Authority announced an adjusted bus service for the upcoming Scrapin the Coast. Due to traffic on Highway 90 during this event, CTA anticipates delays on some routes.…
CTA offering hurricane evacuation services
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- With it being day two of hurricane season, Coast Transit Authority is offering essential evacuation transportation services for Harrison County residents. These services are designed to assist individuals who may lack personal transportation or require additional…
Gulfport Historical Society offering history expo for the community
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The Historical Society of Gulfport is playing host to an expo. Local museums and organizations all coming out to take part in a historic…
Ocean Springs accepting applications for CTA City Representative
Ocean Springs, Miss. (WXX)- The City of Ocean Springs is accepting applications for a Coast Transit Authority City Representative. This would be a five-year term position, those interested needing to submit a candidate profile form by noon on May 16th.…
CTA Director Kevin Coggin announces retirement
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Coast Transit Authority started running buses on the Coast in 1974. The mass transportation system has come a long way since then. CTA’s long time director Kevin…
CTA cancels bus service due to inclement weather
Due to extended, hazardous road conditions, Coast Transit Authority has decided to cancel the scheduled 1:00 PM start of bus service for Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Normal bus service is scheduled to resume at 1:00 PM, Thursday, January 23, 2025.…
CTA cancels bus service for Tuesday, January 21st
Due to forecasted inclement weather, CTA will not run bus service on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Normal bus service is scheduled to resume at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, January 22, 2025 For additional information call 228-896-8080 or visit www.coasttransit.com.
2024 “Cruisin’ the Coast” Fixed Route Bus Schedule and Express Route
Due to excessive traffic along Hwy 90 and Pass Road during the “Cruisin’ the Coast” events (October 5 to 13, 2024), major delays are expected on some of the CTA routes. CTA will do everything possible to run as close…
Coast Transit Authority will resume services on Thursday, September 12th
Coast Transit Authority will resume all Fixed Route bus services on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. CTA offices will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 12. CTA operation changes are due to forecasted adverse weather impacts from…
CTA offering transportation to Harrison County shelters
Due to forecasted adverse weather impacts from Tropical Storm/Hurricane Francine, the Harrison County Emergency Agency will be opening shelters at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Coast Transit Authority is operating its hurricane evacuation program for Harrison County. CTA…
Coast Transit Authority Releases the Updated 2024 Riders’ Guide
Coast Transit Authority’s 2024 Riders’ Guide is being distributed to all buses, transit centers, local distribution points, and at the Coast Transit Authority (CTA) office located at 333 DeBuys Road in Gulfport. This free publication is a comprehensive guide of…
CTA 4th of July Holiday Bus Schedule
Coast Transit Authority will observe the 4th of July holiday in honor of Independence Day on Thursday, July 4, 2024. The CTA fixed route bus service will operate on a Sunday time schedule on Thursday, July 4th. Normal service will…
Coast Transit Authority ‘Try Transit Day’
The Coast Transit Authority is hosting a ride free day all day tomorrow! Yvette Vogel is in studio to tell us all about Try Transit Day.
TRY TRANSIT DAY: Ride CTA Buses FREE All Day on Thursday, June 20
Coast Transit Authority invites everyone to ride FREE all day during Try Transit Day on Thursday, June 20, 2024! This includes all CTA buses. See how CTA can help everyone beat inflation and save money all year long! On Try…
Coast Transit Authority offers hurricane evacuation transportation
Hurricane season begins June 1, and Coast Transit Authority is prepared to assist Harrison County residents with evacuation transportation. Registration for this free service is quick and easy, and CTA requests that registration is renewed annually. Preregister online at www.coasttransit.com…
CTA needs help identifying vandals breaking glass on new tramway
The $18 million Coast Transit Authority tramway has only been open since January -- but vandals already have been at work. Gulfport Police are investigating three vandalism incidents that have left…
CTA Memorial Day Bus Schedule
Coast Transit Authority will observe the Memorial Day Holiday on Monday, May 27, 2024. All fixed route services will operate on a Sunday time schedule during this holiday. Normal service will resume on Tuesday, May 28. The CTA office will…