Lake County, Ohio – Laketran is proud to announce the winners of their 2026 Design a Bus Wrap Art Contest. Ava Passalacqua, a sophomore at, Riverside High School, won first prize for her design entry themed, “We the People.” As the top winner, Passalacqua’s design will be displayed on one of Laketran’s propane powered Dial-a-Ride […]
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Laketran and Lake County Commissioners Expand Seniors on the Go Program to Include Local Bus Routes
Laketran and the Lake County Board of Commissioners announced today an expansion of the Seniors on the Go program to include fare-free rides on Laketran’s Local Routes 1–9, providing older adults with greater flexibility, independence, and access to destinations throughout Lake County. In May 2025, the two agencies launched Seniors on the Go to help […]
Laketran now accepting entries for 2026 Design a Bus Wrap Student Art Contest
Laketran’s Design a Bus Wrap student art contest is open for entry submittals. Middle school and high school students from Lake County are eligible to enter by submitting original artwork. The theme for this year’s contest is America 250 in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. Artists are encouraged to […]
Laketran Launches EZfare Smartcards and Transit Vending Machines, Expanding Modern Fare Payment Options
Lake County, OH – Laketran is taking another major step toward modernizing its fare collection system with the launch of new EZfare smartcards and transit vending machines, expanding convenient payment options for riders who prefer cash or do not use smartphones. The initiative is the latest in Laketran’s multi-year effort to enhance fare payment accessibility […]
Laketran eyeing airport service, smartcards in 2026
By Chad Felton | The News-Herald 50th anniversary, HQ renovation, new programs, services mark organization’s sustained growth Laketran kicked off 2025 by celebrating its 50th anniversary and marking the opening of its $22 million renovated and expanded headquarters. The project added 37,670 square feet to the operations and maintenance facility, providing expanded dispatch and scheduling space, […]