TRANSPORTATION...

U.S. Highway 101, the major north-south coastal highway, runs through both Coos Bay and North Bend. The area is linked to I-5 via state highways 42 (Coos Bay to Roseburg), 38 (Reedsport to I-5 at Curtin) and 126 (Florence to Eugene).

The Southwest Oregon Regional Airport provides commercial air service via SkyWest Airlines. Charter service, air freight and express service are available through private companies also located on airport property.

Central Oregon & Pacific Railroad provides freight service connecting the Bay Area to the national rail system. Major shipments include approximately 6,000 carloads of paper products and wood products, including plywood and lumber.

The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay is the public port authority for the Bay Area, operating partnetship with private sector firms which own and operate cargo terminals and provide marine services.

A variety of trucking companies operate in the Bay Area, providing scheduled freight shipments, as well as overnight express mail and parcel services. Scheduled passenger and freight bus services in the Bay Area are provided by Porter Stage Lines (541) 269-7183. Charter services are also available through Mid Columbia Bus Company and Laidlaw Transit.

Other public transportation is provided by the Coos County Area Transit/Dial-A-Ride (CCAT) program and private taxi, rental car, and limousine services are also available within the community.