Three Oregon counties – Coos, Yamhill, and Benton – have been awarded $11.5 million by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to upgrade and expand regional transit networks.

Coos County will receive the lion’s share of the allocation, with $8,839,155 awarded for a Transit Center and Mobility Hub.

Coos County Will Develop a Transit Center and Mobility Hub

According to the Coos County Area Transit website , the Transit Center and Mobility Hub will feature bus stops, pickup points for Uber and Lyft drivers, and rental outlets for electric bikes, cars, and scooters. These facilities will provide residents and visitors with convenient and reliable transportation.

Yamhill County will receive $1,921,000 for its Transit Bus Replacement Project, while Benton County receives $833,000 for

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