By Chad Felton | The News-Herald | Tuesday, January 17, 2017 Laketran’s Board of Trustees recently approved a balanced 2017 operating and capital budget ensuring no fare increase for the upcoming year. The budget will mark the eighth consecutive year fares have remained the same, despite volatility in federal and state funding. According to a […]
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Laketran’s redesigned bus stop signs featuring new real-time rider tool
By Chad Felton | The News-Herald |Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Laketran’s 715 bus stop signs lining major corridors in Lake County and downtown Cleveland streets where Park-n-Ride service operates have been newly redesigned to feature a text-messaging program. The program serves to inform riders when the next bus will depart from the stop with real-time […]
Laketran expands contract with Deepwood Industries
By Chad Felton | The News-Herald |Monday, January 2, 2017 Laketran has signed a one-year contract with Mentor-based Deepwood Industries for detail cleaning of its bus fleet. The interior and detail cleaning of 118 buses and 14 utility vehicles will create six to eight full-time jobs for Deepwood Industries, in addition to a job coach […]
Laketran’s increased ridership during busy holiday season paying off
Chad Felton | The News-Herald | Thursday, November 17, 2016 | Photo Credit: Chad Felton Laketran is benefiting from an increase in ridership, thanks to its extended hours during the holiday season, but it’s more than just seasonal shopping and retail and restaurant employees taking advantage of the extra time. The additional hours also allow the transit […]
Laketran operating for Veterans Day service during extended holiday hours
Laketran will once again be extending service hours for the holiday season including a full day of service on Friday, November 11, 2016 for Veterans Day, a federal government holiday. Extended Holiday Hours will operate from Monday, November 7, 2016 through Saturday, December 31, 2016. “There are never enough opportunities for people to show their appreciation […]
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