In an effort to highlight safety initiatives as COVID-19 cases continue to escalate, Laketran is joining with the Ohio Public Transit Association (OPTA) to launch the Ride Easy Ohio campaign. The campaign highlights safety initiatives to uphold public transportation as a safe and viable option, even in the midst of the pandemic. Best practices include […]
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Laketran employees recognized for 30 years of service
Laketran employees Cheryl Brady and Jodi Zilke were recently recognized by the Ohio Public Transit Association (OPTA) each receiving their Milestone Award for 30 years of public transit service. The award honors individuals who have exemplified leadership and advocacy for public transit in Ohio. Bus Driver Cheryl Brady, of Willoughby, and Lead Dispatcher Jodi Zilke, […]
Laketran celebrates 25 years of serving Lake County veterans, offers free rides on Veterans Day
For 25 years, Laketran has operated a special Veterans Medical Transportation service, in partnership with Lake County Veterans Service Commission and Lake County Board of Commissioners. The program guarantees Lake County veterans have access to VA appointments, healthcare and adult daycare centers by providing free door-to-door transportation to veterans and their spouses. Veterans can travel […]
Laketran expands Route 1 service to maintain social distancing as ridership grows
Beginning Monday, August 17, Laketran’s local bus route, Route 1, will operate every 40 minutes instead of 60 minutes on weekdays. Laketran is adding a third bus to the route so customers can properly distance while onboard to provide a safer space for everyone travelling. Since the start of the novel coronavirus pandemic, Laketran has […]
Laketran pilots Next Day Dial-a-Ride to improve access to service
On August 3, Laketran began a pilot program offering Next Day Dial-a-Ride reservations to customers who use the agency’s door-to-door transportation service. Dial-a-Ride is an assisted transportation service primarily used by seniors and people with disabilities who cannot access the agency’s Local Route service. Laketran provides the service throughout Lake County and to limited Cuyahoga […]
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