Bus Buzz: Bus on Shoulder, Public Hearings for PNR changes & All-Day Pass

Bus on Shoulder pilot program
Park-n-Ride. Routes 10-14
Laketran’s Park-n-Ride service will testing a Bus on Shoulder program for the next few weeks to avoid rush hour traffic when commuting into downtown Cleveland. Buses serving Routes 10-14 may drive on the I-90/SR-2 westbound shoulder between the Euclid Spur and downtown Cleveland when traffic is traveling less than 30 mph. For safety, entrance and exit ramps along the highway will be treated like a stop sign. If you have any feedback during this test phase, please email marketing@laketran.com.
 
Public Hearings for Park-n-Ride and All-Day Pass 
Laketran will host two public hearings to get public feedback on:
  • Changes to Park-n-Ride Routes 10-14 including a new Guaranteed Ride Home program. The proposed Route 10-14 changes will be presented at the hearings.
  • Introduction of an All-Day Pass for Routes 1-6. The proposed All-Day pass would cost $4.00 for an individual rider with a discounted All-Day pass costing $2.00 for seniors or citizens with disabilities with a Golden Buckeye, Medicare, ADA or Student Reduced Fare. 
The public hearings will be held:
  • Tuesday, September 22 at Mentor Public Library at 6:00pm with access riding Route 1 or Dial-a-Ride service.
  • Wednesday, September 23 at Willowick City Hall council chamber at 6:00pm with transportation access riding Route 3 or 6; or Dial-a-Ride service.
Meeting are open to the public.  For more information or to submit public opinion via email, send comments to hearings@laketran.com. 
 
Back to School Savings
School is back in session! Don’t forget Laketran partners with area colleges to offer discounted fares for students. Students must show their current student ID to receive discounted fares.
  • Lakeland Community College students ride Laketran Routes 1-6 for FREE
  • Cleveland-based colleges are able to ride Park-n-Ride Routes 10-14 for $1.50 each way

Closed Monday, September 7 – Labor Day

Laketran will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2105 for Labor Day.  Please remember to schedule your Dial-a-Ride reservations in advance for the Tuesday following the holiday. 

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