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CTA Tram Trolley Service Begins Sunday

The Coast Transit Authority (CTA) fare free CTA Tram Trolley service will start on Sunday, March 17, 2024. The CTA... Read More

Alternate CTA Route Announced for Ocean Springs – Route 7 during Spring Arts Festival

On Saturday, March 23, 2024, due to the Spring Arts Festival in downtown Ocean Springs, an alternate CTA public transit... Read More

CTA Route Updates Announced for the Biloxi HMS St. Patrick’s Parade

CTA’s Fixed Route services and transfers at the Biloxi Transit Center will be interrupted on Saturday, March 16, 2024, due... Read More

Temporary CTA Gulfport Transit Center Transfer Point

Due to the CTA Tram Bridge Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, February 22, 2024, CTA riders will get on and... Read More

CTA Rider Alert Memo – Ocean Springs – Feb. 19-21, 2024

Due to a downtown crosswalk replacement project in Ocean Springs, CTA will have a detour on Ocean Springs – Route... Read More

Ribbon Cutting Announcement of the CTA Tram Bridge

Coast Transit Authority (CTA) is happy to announce the ribbon cutting of the CTA Tram Bridge. This event will be... Read More

CTA Alternate Bus Routes and Transfer Points for 2024 Mardi Gras Parades

Coast Transit Authority (CTA) will have alternate bus routes and transfer points during some Mardi Gras Parades (see list). Coast... Read More

CTA Rider Alert Memo: Temporary CTA Gulfport Transit Center Transfer Point

Due to parking lot maintenance, on Saturday, January 27, 2024, CTA riders will get on and off the bus north... Read More

Completion of the CTA Tram Bridge

Coast Transit Authority (CTA) is happy to announce that construction of the new CTA Tram Bridge is now complete. The... Read More

CTA Rider Alert Memo – Ocean Springs – Route 7 – 1/29-31, 2024

CTA Rider Alert Memo Due to a downtown crosswalk replacement project in Ocean Springs, CTA will have a detour on... Read More

CTA Rider Alert Memo – Ocean Springs – Route 7

Due to a downtown crosswalk replacement project in Ocean Springs, CTA will have a detour on Ocean Springs – Route... Read More

Rider Alert: Routes Ending Early Due to Inclement Weather

Due to forecasted inclement weather on Monday, January 8, 2024, Coast Transit Authority will be ending several bus routes early.... Read More

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Bus Schedule

Coast Transit Authority will observe Martin Luther King, Jr., Day on Monday, January 15, 2024. All fixed route bus services... Read More

CTA Rider Alert Memo – Ocean Springs – Route 7

Due to a downtown crosswalk replacement project in Ocean Springs, CTA will have a detour on Ocean Springs – Route... Read More

CTA – Christmas and New Year’s Holiday Schedule

Coast Transit Authority (CTA) will observe Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. There will be no bus service on Christmas Eve... Read More

Ride Free to Work with CTA on December 27

Coast Transit Authority (CTA) would like to thank those who ride to work on CTA buses. CTA is allowing riders... Read More

CTA Thanksgiving Holiday Bus and Office Schedule

Coast Transit Authority will observe the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 23, 2023. All CTA fixed-route bus services will operate... Read More

Alternate Route Announced for Ocean Springs – Route 7 during Festival

On Saturday, November 4, due to the Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival in downtown Ocean Springs, an alternate public... Read More

Coast Transit Authority Announces Date of Fare Change

Coast Transit Authority (CTA) has finished the 30-day public comment period for a proposed fare change. After reviewing all comments... Read More

Zoom Link for Virtual Public Comment Period 10/3/2023, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Virtual Meeting: Join CTA’s virtual public meeting on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. The link to... Read More

CTA’s Bus Schedule for Labor Day

Coast Transit Authority will observe the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 4, 2023. CTA fixed route bus service will... Read More

CTA 4th of July Holiday Bus Schedule

Coast Transit Authority will observe the 4th of July holiday in honor of Independence Day on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.... Read More

Adjusted Bus Service for “Scrapin the Coast” Event – June 23-25, 2023

Due to traffic on Highway 90 during the “Scrapin the Coast” event, June 23 through June 25, 2023, Coast Transit... Read More

TRY TRANSIT DAY: Ride CTA Buses FREE All Day on Thursday, June 15

Coast Transit Authority (CTA) invites everyone to ride FREE all day during Try Transit Day on Thursday, June 15, 2023!... Read More

Hurricane Evacuation Transportation

Hurricane season begins June 1, and Coast Transit Authority is prepared to assist Harrison County residents with evacuation transportation. Registration... Read More

Memorial Day Bus Schedule

Coast Transit Authority will observe the Memorial Day Holiday on Monday, May 29, 2023. All Fixed-Route services will operate on... Read More

Possible Delays 4/29-4/30 with Thunder Over the Sound

ATTENTION: Expect traffic delays Saturday (4/29) and Sunday (4/30) due to the Thunder Over the Sound Air & Space Show. Please... Read More

Possible Delays or Detours on 4/27 – Ocean Springs

ATTENTION: Expect traffic delays and possible detours as early as 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in downtown Ocean... Read More

CTA is Hiring Seasonal School Bus Drivers

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Coast Transit Authority Celebrates Earth Day

Coast Transit Authority is celebrating Earth Day on Saturday, April 22nd, from noon to 3:00 p.m. at the Biloxi Transit... Read More

Coast Transit Authority Releases the Spring 2023 Newsletter

Coast Transit Authority’s latest newsletter for Spring 2023, is now available at all transit centers, the Edgewater Mall bus stop,... Read More

Transit Service Schedule for Spring Break Weekend: April 13-16, 2023

Expect major delays on several Coast Transit Authority (CTA) fixed routes for the weekend of April 13-16, 2023, due to... Read More

Alternate Route Announced for Ocean Springs – Route 7 during Spring Arts Festival

On Saturday, March 25, due to the Spring Arts Festival in downtown Ocean Springs, an alternate public transit route will... Read More

Coast Transit Authority Releases the 2023 Riders’ Guide

Coast Transit Authority’s new edition of the 2023 CTA Riders’ Guide is now available on all buses, at all transit... Read More

CTA Route Updates Announced for the Biloxi HMS St. Patrick’s Parade

CTA’s Fixed Route services and transfers at the Biloxi Transit Center will be interrupted on Saturday, March 11, 2023, due... Read More

CTA Alternate Bus Routes and Transfer Points for 2023 Mardi Gras Parades

Coast Transit Authority (CTA) will have alternate bus routes and transfer points during some Mardi Gras Parades (see list). Coast... Read More

Coast Transit Authority Partners with The Salvation Army MS Gulf Coast to Distribute Donated Items from the IP Casino Resort Spa

Biloxi, MS—Coast Transit Authority facilitated the distribution of six pallets of lotion and conditioner from the IP Casino Resort Spa... Read More

Christmas and New Year’s Holiday Schedule

This year Coast Transit Authority (CTA) will observe Christmas Eve as well as Christmas Day. The New Year’s Day schedule... Read More

Award-Winning Urban Transit System of the Year and Transit Manager of the Year

Coast Transit Authority (CTA) was awarded Urban Transit System of the Year by Mississippi Public Transit Association (MPTA) due to... Read More

CTA Thanksgiving Holiday Bus and Office Schedule

Coast Transit Authority will observe the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 24, 2022. All CTA fixed-route bus services will operate... Read More

Veterans Ride FREE on Veterans Day 2022

In observance of Veterans Day, Coast Transit Authority (CTA) will honor all veterans by offering FREE unlimited rides for veterans... Read More

Alternate Route Announced for Ocean Springs – Route 7 During Festival

On Saturday, November 5, due to the Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival in downtown Ocean Springs, an alternate public... Read More

Harrison County Library System and Coast Transit Authority Partner to Pilot Free Wi-Fi to Transit Riders

Gulfport, Miss — Thanks to a CARES Act grant, the Harrison County Library System (HCLS) and Coast Transit Authority (CTA)... Read More

2022 “Cruisin’ The Coast” Fixed Route Bus Schedule

Due to excessive traffic along Hwy 90 and Pass Road during the “Cruisin’ The Coast” events, October 2-9, 2022, major delays are... Read More

CTA’s Bus Schedule for Labor Day

Coast Transit Authority will observe the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 5, 2022. CTA fixed route bus service will... Read More

CTA 4th of July Holiday Bus Schedule and Fireworks Show Parking

Coast Transit Authority will observe the 4th of July holiday in honor of Independence Day on Monday, July 4, 2022.... Read More

Adjusted Bus Service for “Scrapin the Coast” Event – June 24-26, 2022

Due to traffic on Highway 90 during the “Scrapin the Coast” event, June 24 through June 26, Coast Transit Authority... Read More

TRY TRANSIT DAY: Ride CTA Buses FREE All Day on Thursday, June 16

With gas approaching $5 a gallon and record high inflation, Coast Transit Authority invites everyone to ride FREE all day... Read More

Hurricane Evacuation Transportation

Hurricane season begins June 1, and Coast Transit Authority is prepared to assist Harrison County residents with evacuation transportation. Registration... Read More

Coast Transit Authority Releases the 2022 Riders’ Guide

CTA’s new edition of the 2022 Riders’ Guide is now available on all buses, at all transit centers, and at... Read More

Memorial Day Bus Schedule

Coast Transit Authority will observe the Memorial Day Holiday on Monday, May 30, 2022. All Fixed-Route services will operate on... Read More

PUBLIC NOTICE: Title VI Plan Update

Coast Transit Authority (CTA) is conducting a three-year review and update of its Title VI Plan consistent with the requirements... Read More

TSA Mask Mandate Termination

Press Release April 19, 2022   Subject: TSA Mask Mandate Termination   Yesterday afternoon a federal judge determined that the... Read More

CTA Unveils the First Public Transit Battery Electric Bus (BEB) in Mississippi

Press Release April 18, 2022   Subject: CTA Unveils the First Public Transit Battery Electric Bus (BEB) in Mississippi  ... Read More

Press Release: Transit Service schedule for Spring Break weekend, April 8 – 10, 2022

  Press Release – March 31, 2022 Subject: Transit Service schedule for Spring Break weekend, April 8 – 10, 2022... Read More

Press Release: St. Patrick’s Parade – Alternate Routes and Transfer Point

  Press Release – March 9, 2022 Subject: St. Patrick’s Parade – Alternate Routes and Transfer Point   CTA will... Read More

Press Release: Ride The Casino Hopper For FREE Every Weekend In March

  Press Release – February 23, 2022 Subject: Ride The Casino Hopper For FREE Every Weekend in March   What... Read More

2022 Mardi Gras Parades Alternate Bus Routes & Alternate Transfer Points

Press Release – February 8, 2022 Subject: CTA Alternate Bus Routes & Transfer Points for 2022 Mardi Gras Parades >>>... Read More

MLK Day Parade Alternate Routes 2022

  Press Release February 6, 2022   Subject: Alternate Bus Routes announced for Biloxi MLK Parade   Due to the... Read More

Press Release – January 19, 2022 Subject: COVID-19 Related Suspension of CTA Services

Due to staffing shortages caused by COVID-19, CTA will be suspending all regularly scheduled fixed-route services on Sunday, January 23,... Read More

Christmas & New Year’s Holiday Schedule

Press Release December 16, 2021 Subject: CTA – Christmas and New Year’s Holiday Schedule Christmas Schedule:   Christmas Eve, Friday,... Read More

Rider Notice

GULFPORT SUGAR PLUM PARADE   Alternate Route announced for Saturday, December 4th 5pm-8pm On Saturday, December 4th, due to the... Read More

Press Release: CTA FREE Parking & Shuttle Service for Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival

PRESS RELEASE – Monday, November 24, 2021 SUBJECT: CTA FREE Parking & Shuttle Service for Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival... Read More

CTA Thanksgiving Holiday Office & Bus Schedule

Press Release – November 18, 2021 Subject: CTA Thanksgiving Holiday Office and Bus Schedule Coast Transit Authority will observe the... Read More

CTA Seeks Public Input for Future of Transit in Coastal Mississippi  

November 8, 2021  PRESS RELEASE Subject: CTA Seeks Public Input for Future of Transit in Coastal Mississippi   Coast Transit... Read More

Veterans Ride FREE on Veterans Day 2021

Press Release November 8, 2021 Subject: Veterans Ride FREE on Veterans Day 2021 In observance of Veterans Day, CTA will... Read More

Peter Anderson Festival 2021

PRESS RELEASE: November 4, 2021 Subject: Alternate Route announced for Ocean Springs – Route 7 On Saturday, November 6, due... Read More

2021 Cruisin’ the Coast CTA Route Changes

PRESS RELEASE:  September 23, 2021 Subject: 2021 “Cruisin’ the Coast” Fixed Route Bus Schedule  Due to excessive traffic along Hwy... Read More

Labor Day – CTA Bus Schedule

Press Release Subject:  Labor Day – CTA Bus Schedule September 1, 2021 Coast Transit Authority will observe the Labor Day... Read More

CTA Fixed Route Service in Full Operation

August 31, 2021 4:00 PM PRESS RELEASE Subject: CTA Fixed Route Service in Full Operation   All CTA Fixed Route... Read More

CTA Hurricane Ida – Update- Resuming Bus Operations

  August 30, 2021 2:00 PM PRESS RELEASE #1 Subject: CTA Hurricane Ida – Update- Resuming Bus Operations All regularly... Read More

CTA Hurricane Ida- Update 2

August 28, 2021 3:00 PM PRESS RELEASE Subject: CTA Hurricane Ida – Update 2 CTA Fixed Route services will run... Read More

CTA Hurricane Ida – Update 1 Shelter Transportation

August 28, 2021 11:30 AM PRESS RELEASE Subject: CTA Hurricane Ida – Update 1 Shelter Transportation Severe weather impacts from... Read More

CTA Hurricane Ida-Update 2

August 27, 2021 5:00 p.m. PRESS RELEASE Subject: CTA Hurricane Ida – Update 2  Hurricane Ida is expected to make... Read More

Subject: CTA Hurricane Ida/ Emergency Evacuation Transportation – Update 1

August 27, 2021 1:30 p.m. PRESS RELEASE Subject: CTA Hurricane Ida/ Emergency Evacuation Transportation – Update 1 Hurricane Ida is... Read More

CTA Gives Incentive to Those That Get Vaccinated.

August 23, 2021   PRESS RELEASE   Subject: CTA Gives Incentive to Those That Get Vaccinated Who: Coast Transit Authority... Read More

Transit Service Schedule for Spring Break: August 27-29, 2021

  Press Release – August 19, 2021 Subject: Transit Service Schedule for Spring Break Weekend, August 27-29, 2021 Due to... Read More

CTA- Vaccine Day

July 30, 2021 PRESS RELEASE Subject: The Pandemic isn’t over, yet! Coast Transit Authority is here to help.   Who:... Read More

Try Transit: FREE Ride-All-Day-Long on July 23, 2021.

July 13, 2021 PRESS RELEASE Subject: TRY TRANSIT DAY: Ride FREE All-Day-Long on Friday, July 23. Coast Transit Authority wants... Read More

CTA Independence Holiday Bus Schedule & Fireworks Show Parking

Subject: CTA Independence Holiday Bus Schedule & Fireworks Show Parking Coast Transit Authority will observe the July 4th holiday on... Read More

Free Fixed-Route Rides to CTA Gulfport for Covid-19 Vaccines

For Immediate Release: June 24, 2021 Subject: Free Fixed-Route Rides to CTA Gulfport for Covid-19 Vaccines Singing River Health Systems... Read More

Press Release Potential Tropical Cyclone Three- Impact on Transit Operations

For Immediate Release: June 18, 2021 Time: 4:00 pm Subject: Potential Tropical Cyclone Three- Impact on Transit Operations Mississippi Gulf... Read More

CTA- Scrapin’ the Coast

Press Release June 17, 2021 Subject: Adjusted Bus Service for “Scrapin’ the Coast” event – June 25-27   Due to... Read More

CTA- Hurricane Evacuation Transportation 2021

Press Release June 4, 2021 Subject: Hurricane Evacuation Transportation   Hurricane season is upon us and Coast Transit Authority is... Read More

CTA – Memorial Day Bus Schedule

Press Release – May 25, 2021 Subject: Memorial Day Bus Schedule   Coast Transit Authority will observe the Memorial Day... Read More

CTA Transit Service Schedule for Spring Break Weekend, April 9 – 11, 2021

Press Release – April 1, 2021 Subject: Transit Service Schedule for Spring Break Weekend, April 9 – 11, 2021  ... Read More

Ride The Casino Hopper For FREE Every Saturday In April

  PRESS RELEASE – March 29, 2021 Subject: Ride The Casino Hopper For FREE Every Saturday In April   In... Read More

CTA Suspension of Sunshine Express and Downtown Dolphin Bus Service

  Press Release – March 12, 2021 Subject: Suspension of Sunshine Express and Downtown Dolphin Bus Services   CTA’s Sunshine... Read More

URGENT- CTA’s response to the Winter Freeze with route information

  Press Release – February 15, 2021 Subject: URGENT- CTA’s response to the Winter Freeze with route information   Due... Read More

Mardi Gras Day “Free Ride” and Route Information

Press Release – February 9, 2021 Subject: Mardi Gras Day “Free Ride” and Route Information   Although there will be... Read More

CTA Hub and Intermodal Transit Center ready to welcome you in

Press Release December, 31, 2020 Subject: CTA Hub and Intermodal Transit Center ready to welcome you in CTA is excited... Read More

CTA Christmas and New Year’s Holiday Schedule

    Press Release December, 18, 2020 Subject: CTA – Christmas and New Year’s Holiday Schedule   Christmas Schedule:  ... Read More

CTA Thanksgiving Holiday Office and Bus Schedule

Press Release – November 17, 2020 Subject: CTA Thanksgiving Holiday Office and Bus Schedule   Coast Transit Authority will observe... Read More

CTA Resuming all Fixed Routes post Hurricane Zeta

November 6, 2020 PRESS RELEASE Subject: CTA Resuming all Fixed Routes post Hurricane Zeta     After Hurricane Zeta, it... Read More

CTA resumes normal service – 11/02/2020

  November 2, 2020 Press release Subject: CTA service update   CTA has assessed the fixed routes and while there... Read More

CTA Service Update 11/01/2020

  November 1, 2020 Press release Subject: CTA service update   CTA has assessed the fixed routes and while there... Read More

CTA information on resumption of service

October 28, 2020 PRESS RELEASE Subject: CTA information on resumption of service     CTA plans to resume fixed route... Read More

CTA Update on Hurricane Zeta Evacuation

October 28, 2020 PRESS RELEASE Subject: CTA Update on Hurricane Zeta Evacuation     Based on the most recent information,... Read More

Tropical Storm/Hurricane Zeta Evacuation Information

October 28, 2020 Press Release Subject:  Tropical Storm/Hurricane Zeta Evacuation Information Harrison County will open shelters starting at 2 p.m.... Read More

CTA Response – Tropical Storm/Hurricane Zeta

October 27, 2020 PRESS RELEASE Subject: CTA Response – Tropical Storm/Hurricane Zeta     Tropical Storm/Hurricane Zeta is expected to... Read More

“Crusin’ the Coast” 2020 Fixed Route Bus Schedule

PRESS RELEASE: September 29, 2020   Subject: “Crusin’ the Coast” Fixed Route Bus Schedule   Due to excessive traffic along... Read More

Biloxi Ride Free Day – Saturday, September 26th

September 21, 2020   PRESS RELEASE   Subject: CTA’s Last Stop for our Ride Free Summer Shopper’s Day is Biloxi... Read More

CTA Resuming Service 09/16/2020

September 16, 2020 8:00 a.m. PRESS RELEASE Subject: CTA to resume full bus service     Due to an eastward... Read More

CTA Update on Hurricane Sally

September 15, 2020 12:00 p.m. PRESS RELEASE Subject: CTA Update on Hurricane Sally     Hurricane Sally is expected to... Read More

Hurricane Sally Evacuation

September 14, 2020 Press Release Subject:  Tropical Storm/Hurricane Sally Evacuation Information Harrison County will open shelters starting at 2 p.m.... Read More

Tropical Storm/Hurricane Sally

September 13, 2020 PRESS RELEASE Subject: CTA’s Response to Tropical Storm Sally     CTA Bus Service and office will... Read More

2020 Labor Day – Bus & Office Schedule

Press Release Subject:  Labor Day – Bus Schedule September 3, 2020   Coast Transit Authority will observe Labor Day on... Read More

CTA’s Response to Hurricane Laura

August 25, 2020 PRESS RELEASE Subject: CTA’s Response to Hurricane Laura CTA will be operating a regular schedule tomorrow, 08/26/2020,... Read More

CTA will resume fixed route services starting at 12:30

August 24, 2020 For Immediate Release Subject: CTA will resume fixed route services starting at 12:30   Due to a... Read More

CTA’s response to Hurricane Marco – No Fixed Route Service 08/24/2020

August 23, 2020 Press Release Subject: CTA’s response to Hurricane Marco – No Fixed Route Service 08/24/2020   CTA will... Read More

CTA’s Ride Free Summer Shopper’s Day heading to Ocean Springs

August 11, 2020   PRESS RELEASE   Subject: CTA’s Ride Free Summer Shopper’s Day heading to Ocean Springs   CTA’s... Read More

CTA Announces Two New, Exciting MS Aquarium Routes Starting August 29th

August 10, 2020   PRESS RELEASE   Subject: CTA Announces Two New, Exciting MS Aquarium Routes Starting August 29th  ... Read More

Rider’s Alert – Route 34/Pass Road Detour

There will be no service on Irish hill between Rodenburg and Porter starting today through Saturday due to road work.

CTA Ride Free Summer Shopper’s Day coming to Gulfport

July 14, 2020   PRESS RELEASE   Subject: CTA Ride Free Summer Shopper’s Day coming to Gulfport   CTA’s next... Read More

CTA Parking Garage Closed for Firework Show

Press Release Subject: CTA Parking Garage Closed for Firework Show Gulfport, MS – June 29, 2020   Due to construction,... Read More

CTA 4th of July Holiday Schedule

Press Release Subject: CTA – 4th of July Schedule Gulfport, MS – June 29, 2020   The Coast Transit Authority... Read More

CTA to offer Ride Free Summer Shopping Days

June 22, 2020 PRESS RELEASE Subject: CTA to offer Ride Free Summer Shopping Days In the midst of the current... Read More

Adjusted Bus Service for Scrapin’ the Coast 2020

June 19, 2020   Press Release Subject: Adjusted Bus Service for “Scrapin’ the Coast” event – June 26 – 28... Read More

Protest for Peace Alternate Routes and Transfer Point – June 6th

Press Release June 5, 2020  Subject: Alternate Bus Routes and Alternate Transfer Point   With the Protest for Peace scheduled... Read More

Hurricane Evacuation Transportation PR

Press Release Subject: Hurricane Evacuation Transportation   Hurricane season is upon us and Coast Transit Authority is prepared to assist... Read More

CTA lifting Passenger Count Restrictions

Press Release – May 20, 2020 Subject: CTA lifting Passenger Count Restrictions In response to Governor Tate Reeve’s Executive Order... Read More

CTA Memorial Day Bus Schedule

Press Release May 18, 2020 Subject: Memorial Day Bus Schedule   Coast Transit Authority will observe the Memorial Day Holiday... Read More

CTA resuming pre-Covid19 routes and schedules

Press Release – May 18, 2020 Subject: CTA resuming pre-Covid19 routes and schedules In response to the decision to re-open... Read More

CTA Resuming Full-Time Daily Schedules

Press Release – May 8, 2020 Subject: Resumption of full-time daily schedules On April 24, Governor Reeves issued Executive Order... Read More

Resumption of Fixed Route Bus Services

Press Release – April 25, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Subject: Resumption of Fixed Route Bus Services In response to Governor... Read More

An Update on CTA’s Response to Coronavirus

Press Release – March 27, 2020 2:00 P.M. Subject: CTA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response In response to COVID-19 impacts to the... Read More

New CTA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Updates

Press Release – March 30, 2020 3:00 P.M. Subject: CTA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response In response to COVID-19 impacts to the... Read More

CTA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response

Press Release – March 18, 2020 Subject: CTA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response CTA remains committed to the health and safety of... Read More

Special Meeting Called by the City Council of Biloxi – Additional Funding for CTA Services

On Tuesday, March 17th, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. there will be a Special Meeting called by the City Council of... Read More

St. Patrick’s Parade Alternate Route 2020

Press Release – March 9, 2020 Subject: Biloxi St. Patrick’s Parade – Alternate Routes and Transfer Points Announced   Due... Read More

CTA has activated its Pandemic Influenza Plan

Press Release – March 9, 2020 Subject: CTA has activated its Pandemic Influenza Plan in response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)  ... Read More

CTA Board of Commissioners Special Board Meeting

CTA Board of Commissioners will conduct a Special Board Meeting in the CTA Conference Room, 333 DeBuys Road, Gulfport, MS... Read More

Mardi Gras Parades – Alternate Routes & Transfer Points

Press Release February 7, 2020   Subject: Alternate Bus Routes and Alternate Transfer Points for Mardi Gras parades   Friday,... Read More

Mardi Gras Parade – Alternate Route & Transfer Point

Press Release – January 31, 2020 Subject: Mardi Gras – Alternate Routes and Transfer Points   Mardi Gras celebrations across... Read More

Route Change for Route 4 – D’Iberville Starting Sunday 02/02/2020

January 28, 2020   Subject: Route 4 – D’Iberville / Route Change   Attention All Riders!   Starting Sunday, February... Read More

Christmas and New Year’s Holiday Schedule

Press Release: December, 19, 2019 Subject: Christmas and New Year’s Holiday Schedule   Christmas Schedule: Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24,... Read More

2019 Fall-Winter Riders’ Guide

Press Release: December 12, 2019 Subject: Coast Transit Authority Releases 2019 Fall-Winter Riders’ Guide

Thanksgiving Holiday – Office and Bus Schedule

Press Release: November 22, 2019 Subject: CTA Thanksgiving Holiday – Office and Bus Schedule

Veterans Ride FREE on Veterans Day 2019

Press Release: November 5, 2019 Subject: Veterans Ride FREE on Veterans Day 2019 In observance of Veterans Day, CTA will... Read More

Alternate Route – White Ave. & Irish Hill Dr. – Extended

Press Release: November 4, 2019 Subject: Extended – RT 34 Alternate Bus Route – White Ave & Irish Hill Due... Read More

Alternate Route announced for Ocean Springs – Route 7

On Saturday, November 2, ...

Alternate Route planned for Sunday, Oct. 6

Due to the "View the Cruise" event ...

“Cruisin’ the Coast” Fixed Route Bus Schedule.

Due to excessive traffic along Hwy 90 and Pass Road ..

Alternate Bus Route & Transfer Point for Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019

An alternate bus route and transfer point will be utilized on Saturday, September 7...

Labor Day Bus Schedule

Coast Transit Authority will observe Labor Day

Mississippi Federal Legislators award $744K grant to CTA

U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., and Congressman Steven Palazzo, R-Miss., today announced the award

Tropical Storm Barry Impact on Transit Operations

Due to impending arrival of Tropical Storm Barry

CTA UPDATES regarding 4th of July Holiday

CTA will observe...

Adjusted bus service for “Scrapin’ the Coast” event

Due to excessive traffic on Hwy 90 ...

Try Transit Day set for June 20

Coast Transit Authority invites you to get on board Thursday, June 20, 2019 to Try Transit.

CTA announces Route 32 – Popps Ferry Termination

Coast Transit Authority announces Saturday, June 15, 2019 will be the last day of service for...

CTA Announces Memorial Day Bus Schedule

Coast Transit Authority will observe ...

Public Meeting to be held

A Public Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2019.

Route Delays Expected – Monday, May 13, 2019

*****  NOTICE *****  Route Delays of ALL Routes that travel in Biloxi are expected during and after the Funeral Procession... Read More

PUBLIC NOTICE

Coast Transit Authority Review and Comment Period May 2nd to May 31st.

Transit Service for May 4-5, 2019 in Biloxi

Major traffic delays are expected in Biloxi

Transit Service for Spring Break Weekend

Due to excessive traffic along Hwy 90 and ...

Alternate Bus Routes & Transfer Points for Biloxi St. Patrick’s Parade

Due to the Biloxi St. Patrick's Day Parade ...

Alternate Bus Routes and Transfer Points announced for upcoming Mardi Gras parades

Due to upcoming Mardi Gras parades, alternate bus routes and transfer points ....

Alternate Transfer Point for Bar-B-Que Fest, D’Iberville

Due to the BBQ Festival on Feb. 22-23

Alternate Bus Route for Saturday, Feb. 23 Biloxi

Due to the Biloxi Children's Parade

Mardi Gras Parades – Alternate Routes and Transfer Points

Press Release – January 18, 2019 Subject: Mardi Gras – Alternate Routes and Transfer Points Mardi Gras celebrations across the... Read More

MLK Jr. Parade – Alternate Bus Transfer Point, Biloxi

Due to the MLK Jr. Parade in Biloxi

Updated Christmas & New Year’s Bus Schedule

Christmas and New Year’s Holiday Bus Schedule

Route Improvements Announced

Route improvements announced and will be effective on Sunday, December 16, 2018.

Alternate Routes announced for December 1

Due to road closures ...

Beachcomber Service for Monday, Nov. 26 announced

Due to the road closures on Hwy 90 in Biloxi in prep of political rally ......

Thanksgiving Holiday Bus Schedule announced

Coast Transit Authority will observe ....

Alternate Transfer Point Announced for Route 38

On Saturday, November 10, due to ...

CTA extends Popps Ferry Route 32

Coast Transit Authority is implementing improvements to Route 32 ...

Alternate Route announced for Ocean Springs – Route 7

On Saturday, November 3, due to the Peter Anderson ....

Biloxi Transit Center Alternate Transfer Point October 20, 2018

Subject: Alternate Transfer Point announced for Saturday, October 20, 2018 On Saturday, October 20, due to the Making Strides Walk... Read More

Cruisin’ the Coast Route Information

Subject: “Crusin the Coast” Fixed Route Bus Schedule   Due to excessive traffic along Hwy 90 during the “Cruisin’ the... Read More

Gulfport Transit Center – Alternate Transfer Point

Due to the Susan G. Koman .....

Hurricane Gordon Route Information

For Immediate Release: Subject: CTA Fixed Route Service – Hurricane Gordon   Due to the approach of Hurricane Gordon, Coast... Read More

Labor Day Bus Schedule

Coast Transit Authority will observe Labor Day ...

Attention Riders: Temporary Bus Stop

Due to construction ...

Riders Notice – Alternate Route – Blues Over Biloxi Weekend

Due to extremely heavy traffic expected ...

4th of July at Gulfport Transit Garage

View the Gulfport 4th of July fireworks ...

Riders Notice – Irish Hill Construction

Due to construction ...

Press Release – 4th of July Bus Schedule

Coast Transit Authority will observe ...

Press Release – Adjusted Bus Service – Scrapin’ the Coast

Due to excessive traffic on Hwy 90 ...

Press Release – 2018 Try Transit Day

In lieu of the National Dump the Pump Day, Coast Transit Authority will be

Press Release – Memorial Day Bus Schedule

Coast Transit Authority will observe

Annual Riders’ Meeting Announced

Coast Transit Authority will conduct their annual Riders' Meetings

$2.6 Million Grant Recieved for Pedestrian Bridge

CTA will receive funding to construct a bus tram bridge that will provide a transit and bike / pedestrian connection... Read More

Press Release: Transit Service schedule for Spring Break weekend, April 13 – 15, 2018

Due to excessive traffic along Hwy 90 and Pass Road during Spring Break events, for the weekend of April 13... Read More

Attention Riders: Alternate Route Scheduled for Rt. 7 – Ocean Springs

An alternate route will be used on Saturday, March 24 on Rt. 7 - Ocean Springs.

Press Release: St. Patrick’s Day Parades

Due to St. Patrick's Day Celebrations throughout the coast

Rt. 32 Popps Ferry FARE FREE Saturdays in MARCH

This promotion applies only to Rt. 32 Popps Ferry Rd during the month of March.

Rt. 4 D’Iberville Alternate Route for Feb. 24, 2018

An alternate bus route will be utilized

Rt. 7 Ocean Springs – Bus Stop Relocation

The bus stop at the Ocean Springs Hospital ...

Press Release: Mardi Gras – Alternate Routes and Transfer Points

Mardi Gras celebrations across the coast will ... Read more

Press Release: Gulfport MLK Parade

An alternate bus route will be utilized

Special Board Meeting Announced

CTA will hold a Special Board Meeting on Friday, January 12, 2018 at 9:00am. The meeting will be held at... Read More

PRESS RELEASE: HOLIDAY BUS SCHEDULE

Coast Transit will run a Sunday schedule.....

Press Release: CTA to introduce new route at Coffee Talk

Coast Transit Authority will join Biloxi City Councilman Kenny Glavan at his monthly Coffee Talk

Press Release: New Biloxi Route approved

Coast Transit Authority has received approval

Press Release: Alternate Routes scheduled during Gulfport Christmas parade

On Saturday, December 2, alternate routes will be taken for two Gulfport fixed routes

Press Release: Thanksgiving Holiday Office and Bus Schedule

Coast Transit Authority will observe the Thanksgiving holiday

Press Release: Elimination of Beach Trolley

Coast Transit Authority will be eliminating

Press Release: Alternate Transfer Point announced

Alternate Transfer Point announced for Veterans Parade in Biloxi

Press Release: Elimination of Route 5 – D’Iberville Shopper Shuttle

Coast Transit Authority will eliminate Route 5-D’Iberville

Press Release: Public Comment Meeting Announced

Coast Transit Authority is conducting a public review period and hosting a public meeting

Presss Release: Alternative Transfer Point for Saturday, Oct. 21

On Saturday, October 21, due to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Making Strides Cancer Walk in Biloxi ....

Press Release: CTA Resumes Service

On Monday, October 9, Coast Transit Authority will resume .....

PRESS RELEASE: CTA’s Parking Garage Hours during Gulfport Music Fest

Parking for the Gulfport Music Festival will be available

Press Release: “Cruisin the Coast” Fixed Route Bus Schedule

Due to excessive traffic along Hwy 90 during "Cruisin' the Coast" events,

Press Release – Labor Day Bus Schedule

Coast Transit Authority will observe Labor Day

Press Release – Sidewalk Improvements

Temporary relocation of loading zone at Coast Transit Authority Gulfport Transit Center

Press Release: Bus Schedule 4th of July

Coast Transit Authority will observe the 4th of July holiday ...

Press Release – ‘Scrapin’ the Coast’

Alternate & Cancelled Service for “Scrapin’ the Coast” events - June 23 - 25

Press Release: Try Transit Day announced

As part of the National Dump the Pump Day,

Press Release: Elimination of Route 8-D’Iberville

Elimination of Coast Transit Authority Route 8-D’Iberville

Press Release: Memorial Day Bus Schedule

Coast Transit Authority will observe ...

Press Release: “Fare Free” Trolley Runs Daily Beginning This Friday

Gulfport, MS – May 22, 2017 – Coast Transit Authority and Silver Slipper Casino Hotel announce

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE: Coast Transit Authority is conducting a public review period and hosting a public meeting

CTA announces several route improvements

PRESS RELEASE - March 27, 2017 Changes to Coast Transit Authority Routes

Biloxi St. Patrick’s Day Parade / Transfer Point

PRESS RELEASE: Biloxi St. Patrick's Day Parade / Alternate Route and Transfer Point

Additional Mardi Gras Parades – Alternate Routes and Transfer Points

Press Release – February 14, 2017 Subject: Mardi Gras Parades - Alternate Routes and Transfer Points

Mardi Gras parades – Alternate Routes and Transfer Points

Press Release – February 8, 2017 Subject: Mardi Gras Parades - Alternate Routes and Transfer Points

CTA Improves Gulfport Route 37

Press Release - February 2, 2017 Subject: CTA Improves Gulfport Route 37 with Hybrid Electric Bus

MLK Parade / Alternate Route and Transfer

Subject: Biloxi – Martin Luther King Jr. Parade / Alternate Route and Transfer Point   CTA will utilize an alternate... Read More

PUBLIC NOTICE:

PUBLIC NOTICE: Coast Transit Authority (CTA) Tram and Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge CTA Gulfport Transit Center to Jones Park, Downtown Gulfport Document... Read More

Christmas and New Year’s Holiday Bus Schedule

Christmas and New Year's Holiday Bus Schedule announced

Alternative Route scheduled for Ocean Springs – Dec 14-15, 2016

Due to the maintenance closure of the railroad crossing .....

Route Interruptions and Stop Points on Dec. 11, 2016

Due to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon on Sunday, December 11

CTA Thanksgiving Schedule 2016

Coast Transit Authority will observe the Thanksgiving Holiday

New Route and Improved Service debut on Nov. 25, 2016

CTA to introduce new route and improved service on Friday, November 25, 2016.

Friend Rides Free Day – Nov. 3, 2016

Bring a friend along for FREE on any CTA route on Thursday, November 3, 2016.

UPDATED Fixed Route Schedules & Maps – Cruisin’ the Coast

UPDATED: Due to excessive traffic along Hwy 90 during the “Cruisin’ the Coast” events, October 2-9, 2016, we anticipate major... Read More

Gulfport Alternate Transfer Point

Due to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure MS Gulf Coast event,

Labor Day Bus Schedule

Coast Transit Authority will observe the Labor Day Holiday on Monday, September 5, 2016.

July 4th Bus Schedule

Coast Transit Authority will observe the 4th of July holiday on Monday, July 4, 2016. All fixed route service operates... Read More

Alternate & Cancelled Service

Due to excessive traffic during the “Scrapin’ the Coast” events, June 24-26, 2016, we anticipate major delays on some of... Read More

TryTransit Day with Coast Transit Authority

As part of the National Dump the Pump Day, Coast Transit Authority invites residents and visitors to TryTransit on Thursday,... Read More

Memorial Day – Bus Schedule

Coast Transit Authority will observe the Memorial holiday on Monday, May 30, 2016.

New “Fare Free” Beach Trolley Starts This Thursday!

Coast Transit Authority would like to thank the Silver Slipper Hotel & Casino for sponsoring a new trolley service in... Read More

CTA Public Review – Title VI Plan

CTA is conducting a full update to their Title VI Plan which outlines how identified low-income, limited English proficient and... Read More

2016 Route Improvements

On Sunday, March 27, Coast Transit Authority will implement several new route improvements. These changes will improve on-time performance, expand... Read More

Notice of Public Comment Period

Public Comment Period informing our customers and public of the proposed termination of CTA Fixed Route #3

Biloxi St. Patrick’s

March 09, 2016 Biloxi St. Patrick’s Press Release    March 9, 2016 Subject: Biloxi St. Patrick’s Day Parade / Alternate Route... Read More

Riders’ Meeting

March 02, 2016 Riders’ Meeting Coast Transit Authority will be conducting a “Riders’ Meeting” on Tuesday, March 8 and Wednesday,... Read More

Mardi Gras – Routes

January 15, 2016 Mardi Gras – Alternate Routes and Transfer Points Subject: Mardi Gras – Alternate Routes and Transfer Points... Read More

Holiday Bus Schedule

December 18, 2015 Christmas and New Year’s Holiday Bus Schedule Christmas Holiday Schedule: Thursday, December 24, 2015 – Routes will... Read More

Fare Free Bay Trolley

July 01, 2015 Fare Free Bay Trolley Coast Transit Authority would like to thank the City of Bay St. Louis... Read More

Public Riders Meeting

June 29, 2015 Public Riders Meeting Coast Transit Authority will be conducting a public “Riders’ Meeting” on Wednesday, July 8,... Read More

CTA Introduces “Route Shout” App for riders

June 23, 2015 CTA Introduces “Route Shout” App for riders (Click here for Route Info) Looking for your bus? –... Read More