By Chad Felton | The News-Herald Laketran’s mission of deploying an expanded fleet of alternative-powered vehicles continues to move toward fruition. The Department of Transportation recently awarded the transit agency $1.9 million to purchase a zero-emission electric transit bus and three charging stations. According to Laketran, the addition of the charging stations will allow any of their fixed […]
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Laketran board reappointments provide ongoing stability for the agency
At the Monday, May 18, 2020 Laketran Board of Trustees Meeting, board members Jon P. Marten and Lane H. Sheets, along with board president Brian Falkowski, were all sworn in to serve an additional three-year term expiring May 15, 2023. First appointed in May of 2017, this appointment marks Sheets’ second term serving Laketran. Marten’s […]
Senior Produce Pick-Up program extended to Aug 12
Beginning Wednesday May 20, Laketran is partnering with Lake County Council on Aging, Board of Lake County Commissioners Senior Services, Lifeline, RSVP of Lake County, and Greater Cleveland Food Bank. to launch a Produce Pick-Up program for Lake County Seniors. Lake Humane Society is also providing free pet food. How does the program work? Fresh produce will be available on […]
Be Healthy. Ride Safe. Laketran procedures as Ohio begins to reopen
As businesses begin to reopen under the Responsible Restart Ohio Plan, Laketran continues to make the safety and well-being of our employees and customers a top priority. We’ve put a number of new protocols into place to promote a safe transit experience. Social Distancing: Social distancing must be practiced on-board buses, while boarding buses, and […]
Home-Delivered Grocery Program for Senior Households in Lake County now available during COVID-19
UPDATE: The last distribution of free groceries will be Thursday, May 14. For additional resources for food or services, please call 2-1-1. April 3, 2020 – Mentor, OH – As the nation responds to the coronavirus pandemic, Laketran, Lifeline, Council on Aging, RSVP, the Lake County Board of Commissioners and United Way of Lake County […]
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