About
The Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation (COAST) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Dover, New Hampshire. As an innovative leader in public transportation, COAST coordinates a comprehensive network of services for individuals seeking transit options.
Since 1982, COAST has provided over 17 million rides to individuals in the Greater Seacoast region, facilitating access to employment, education, healthcare, retail, social services, and community events.
As COAST has grown from a staff of one to 70+ over the years, so too have its contributions to the region, both as a critical transportation resource and as an economic driver.
A 2021 economic impact study conducted by the Strafford Regional and Rockingham Planning Commissions found COAST's direct, indirect, and induced effects on local spending, as well as the economic impact of access provided by its services, are estimated to generate approximately $4.08 in local economic activity for every dollar invested in COAST.
Based on our FY26 operating budget of $8.1M, COAST's economic impact for the region is currently estimated at over $33M annually.
