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In recognition of the country’s 250^th anniversary on Saturday, July 4, and the observed holiday on Friday, July 3, COAST will be closed on both days this week.

 “We hope that everyone gets to celebrate this milestone anniversary with their family and friends,” stated Rad Nichols, COAST Executive Director. “That includes our incredibly hard working and dedicated staff.”

 COAST will return to regular operations on Monday, July 6.

Dover, NH - the Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation (COAST) is proud to announce a generous $1 million challenge grant in support of its ongoing capital campaign, marking a significant milestone in the organization's efforts to raise funds for our new facility.

To partially offset rising operational expenses, the seacoast’s nonprofit public transit system known as the Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation (COAST), is proposing fare increases for implementation later this calendar year.

Due to the winter storm that is predicted to arrive later tonight and be in place through Wednesday morning and the potentially hazardous road conditions, the decision has been made to delay the start of all services on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. “The prediction of up to 0.3 inches of ice and freezing rain makes it appear like travel will potentially be very unsafe Wednesday morning....Read More about Delayed Start Notice for Wednesday, January 7, 2026

The nonprofit Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation, more commonly known as COAST, recently released its 2025 Annual Impact Report. According to the report, demand and ridership across both their fixed route and demand response services increased in FY25. Results from its 2025 customer survey highlight the increasing importance that riders place on both access to COAST’s transit services and its affordability. 
 ...Read More about COAST FY25 Impact Report Highlights Increasing Importance & Demand for Affordable Transit in Region—Demand and ridership grow among non-senior populations and in Portsmouth

Due to the winter storm that is predicted to arrive later tonight and be in place through Monday evening and the potentially hazardous road conditions, the decision has been made to suspend all services on Monday, December 29, 2025. “The prediction of notable ice and freezing rain makes it appear like travel will potentially be very unsafe Monday. We feel this is the most sensible decision we could make based on the predicted conditions,” stated Rad Nichols, Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation (COAST) Executive Director.