Coast Transit Authority (CTA)

From the website:

Who is CTA?

CTA is a non-profit provider of public transportation for the
three coastal counties of Mississippi. It is an independently
managed public utility that is governed by a Board of
Commissioners. It is the designated recipient of State and
Federal funding for urban transportation on the Mississippi
Gulf Coast.

The CTA Mission

To provide safe, dependable, clean, comfortable, convenient
and affordable public transportation services to the Mississippi
Gulf Coast in a cost efficient manner.

Types of Transportation Services Provided

Fixed Route Service: Consists of transportation service provided
on a “hub and spoke” routing system that radiates out from transfer facilities. It is a system of designated routes, with designated
stops and a fixed schedule. Various types of facilities are
provided for passenger comfort and convenience. Passenger waiting
facilities range from a simple bench with a bus stop sign to
covered shelters to purpose built waiting and transfer facilities
with public restrooms, phones and vending machines.

ADA/Paratransit Service: A curb-to-curb transportation service
provided for persons with disabilities that are unable to access
or use the Fixed Route Service. This service is provided for
persons that are within a ¾ mile corridor of a Fixed Route.
Access is provided on an appointment basis.

Special Services: These contracted services include programs
that provide transportation for senior citizens to attend
Senior Citizen Centers, grocery shopping, medical appointments
and field trips, transportation for area nursing homes and
transportation for persons with disabilities to attend work
centers and field trips.

Service Area

The CTA service area consists of the three coastal counties of
Mississippi and all the incorporated cities in those counties.

CTA currently provides Fixed Route and ADA/Paratransit Service
in, Biloxi, Gautier, Gulfport, Ocean Springs, and Pascagoula.
Special Route Services are currently provided in Harrison and
Hancock counties.

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Coast Transit buses will be dispatched in Hancock County as
needed.

HANCOCK CO., -- Coast Transit buses will be dispatched in
Hancock County as needed. Residents needing rides on the Coast
Trans Bus for medical appointments, grocery shopping, etc.,

Must call 24 hours prior to needing a ride at 228-896-8080.

The Senior Citizens Bus will be dispatched to pick up those
residents the next day.

http://www.coasttransit.com/index.php?pid=9

For the most updated information, please contact the Hancock
County Emergency Operations Center by phone at (228) 466-8200

Service Area

The CTA service area consists of the three coastal counties of
Mississippi and all the incorporated cities in those counties.

CTA currently provides Fixed Route and ADA/Paratransit Service
in, Biloxi, Gautier, Gulfport, Ocean Springs, and Pascagoula.
Special Route Services are currently provided in Harrison and
Hancock counties.