In the 1980's, local public transit was operated by individual senior centers along the southern Oregon Coast. In 1997, Chetco Senior Center in Brookings contracted with the Curry County Board of Commissioners to take over all individually-operated systems within Curry County for the benefit of Curry County residents, creating Curry Public Transit.

In 1999 an inter-city service was added, and later merged with the Coos County Area Transportation to create the Coastal Express service, extending transport from Brookings to North Bend. In July, 2007, Coastal Express extended into Smith River, connecting with Redwood Coast Transit, enabling travelers to continue south to Eureka and San Francisco.

In 2006 Curry Public Transit, Inc. became a separate 501(c)3 non-profit corporation. With a fleet of eleven buses and two vans, owned by Curry County for the exclusive use by CPTI, Curry Public Transit provides intra- and inter-city transportation for older adults, persons with disabilities, students and the general public. CPTI contracts with various public agencies and hospitals to provide medical transportation.

The Coastal Express runs between Smith River, California and Coos Bay/North Bend, Oregon three times a day, Monday through Friday. This service is available to all residents and visitors. Check schedule for pick up locations and times.

Dial-A-Ride service is provided locally in Brookings five days a week and in Gold Beach four days a week. This service is available to all residents and visitors, but reservations are required.

Click HERE for more information on the Dial-A-Ride and Coastal Express services.

All of the buses are equipped with wheelchair lifts, and seat between 8 and 14 people.

RIDERSHIP	2006/7	2007/8	2008/9
Total rides	22,348	21,427	23,132
Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities	15,431	16,099	16,977
General Public	6,917	5,328	6,083
Fixed Route (Coastal Express)	7,065	6,444	7,632
Demand Service (Dial-A-Ride/Medical)	15,263	14,983	15,500