Laketran will be offering free rides to passengers who ride their bike to the bus stop as part of National Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 18. In effort to encourage healthy and environmental friendly commuting options, passengers on Local Routes 1-6 and Park-n-Ride Routes 10-13 who ride their bikes to the bus stop […]
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Laketran CEO recognized as top 4 Under 40 in the state
Laketran General Manager, Ben Capelle was recognized as Top 4 Under 40 by the Ohio Public Transit Association at the association’s annual meeting earlier this week in Columbus. Capelle has quickly emerged as a transit leader in Ohio starting an early career in transit at just 18 years old as a student bus driver and […]
Trustee McNamee recognized as national disabilities advocate
Willoughby resident and Laketran Trustee, Donna P. McNamee was honored by the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) as one of the recipients of the 2018 Celebrating Women Who Move the Nation Award in recognition of her professional achievements and exemplary leadership in the transportation industry. “McNamee was recognized for her continuous advocacy for public […]
Laketran to sell 12.95 acre Adkins Road property in Mentor
Laketran’s board of trustees recently approved the sale of property along Adkins Road in Mentor. The vacant 12.95 acre property that lies just northwest of the State Highway 2 and State Route 306 interchange was purchased by the transit agency in 1995 with the intention to build a Park-n-Ride lot to operate commuter express service […]
Laketran joins state initiative Ohio Loves Transit
On February 14, 2018, Laketran will join Ohio Public Transit Association members to celebrating “Ohio Loves Transit” a statewide initiative to promote the need for public transit in Ohio. The purpose of this day is to celebrate transit and demonstrate how it is helping move Ohio forward. Over 3 million Ohioans rely on public transportation […]