Laketran has been awarded the 2023 Safe Operations and Risk (SOAR) Award from the Ohio Transit Risk Pool (OTRP), recognizing the transit authority’s exceptional commitment to safety, operational best practices, and collaborative efforts within Ohio’s public transit industry. This annual award, evaluated based on a combination of safety metrics and loss costs per miles traveled, […]
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Laketran honors veterans with weeklong discount on transit services
To honor our Lake County veterans, Laketran is providing free rides to veterans during the week of Veterans Day from Monday, November 11 – Saturday, November 16. Laketran customers taking Local Routes and Park-n-Ride need to inform their driver that they are a veteran when they board the bus for their trip to be free. […]
Lake County Juvenile Court Partners with Laketran to Empower At-Risk Youth Through Enrichment Program
In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering positive development among at-risk youth, Lake County Juvenile Court is proud to announce its partnership with Laketran, the regional public transportation agency, to facilitate access to extracurricular activities and work programs associated with probation requirements. Recognizing the challenges faced by at-risk youth in the community, the new Transitions […]
Free rides for National Bike to Work Day Friday, May 17
On Friday, May 17, 2024, Laketran will be offering free rides to passengers who ride their bike to the bus stop as part of National Bike to Work Day. In an effort to encourage healthy and environmental friendly commuting options, passengers on Local Routes 1-9 and Park-n-Ride Routes 10-12 who ride their bikes to the […]
Service modifications for April 8 announced
Lake County, OH – Laketran is making service modifications and encouraging residents who typically rely on their door-to-door Dial-a-Ride service to avoid traveling on Monday, April 8 due to substantial traffic congestion expected from solar eclipse visitors and local activities. Being in the path of totality for the solar eclipse, Lake County is expected to […]