Laketran is excited to announce the opening of the Wickliffe Transit Center at our Wickliffe Park-n-Ride. Local Routes 2 and 3 and Park-n-Ride Route 12 will begin operations from the transit center on Monday, June 21, 2021. The year-long project included the repaving of the existing Park-n-Ride lot and construction of a new state of […]
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Lake County Mobile Food Pantry continues distributions through the summer months
The Lake County Mobile Food Pantry program has secured donations from Greater Cleveland Foodbank to extend the program through September. “A lot of agencies are reflecting on what things they did differently during the pandemic and what should stay,” shared Laketran CEO Ben Capelle. “While food insecurities exist among our seniors, we plan to continue […]
Laketran swears in two new board members, VP Zibbel reappointed
Laketran swore in three trustees at the Monday, May 24, 2021 meeting. Two new trustees recently appointed by Lake County Commissioners are William F. Eppich of Mentor and Daniella Nunnally from Painesville Township. Eppich and Nunnally, along with reappointed board vice president Chuck Zibbel, will serve three-year terms. Zibbel has served the Laketran board since […]
Laketran opens new transit center, preparing for electric buses
Frank J. Polivka Transit Center at Lakeland Community College opens March 15 creating a central hub for Laketran, improving access to high education and training, while preparing for the arrival of Ohio’s first battery-operated electric bus fleet. Lake County, OH – Laketran is pleased to announce the opening of the Frank J. Polivka Transit Center […]
Laketran unveils winning design of Student Bus Wrap art contest
Laketran is proud to announce the winners of their Design a Bus Wrap art contest. Olivia Indre, a senior at Mentor High School, won first prize for her design entry themed, “For a Greener Future.” As the top winner, Indre’s design will be displayed on one of Laketran’s Local Route buses for six months. “I […]