By Harrell Kerkhoff, Busline Magazine Editor Celebrating its 50th anniversary in late 2024, from the start Laketran has never been your “average transit system.” Since its inception, the people in charge of Laketran have been committed to providing quality public transportation services to all Lake County (OH) residents, with a special emphasis placed on meeting the needs of senior citizens and people […]

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On June 24, 2024, Laketran swore in three board members during the agency’s monthly meeting after being appointed by the Lake County Commissioners. Chuck Zibbel of Concord, the Laketran board vice president, has been reappointed for another three-year term. Since joining the board in 2016, Zibbel has been instrumental in leveraging his expertise as a […]

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Laketran is pleased to announce the winners of our 4th annual Design a Bus Wrap Art Contest.  Area students were encouraged to design a bus wrap showcasing Laketran’s 50th anniversary and could include iconic images of Lake County and/or promote public transportation. Hailey Ambrus, a junior at Mentor High School, won first prize for her […]

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Laketran and Lakeland are excited to introduce “Lakers GO,” a new way for students to access Laketran’s Local Routes 1-9. Lakers GO is a new digital bus pass that can be accessed through the EZfare app on any mobile device. The pass continues to allow Lakeland students to ride Laketran’s Local Routes 1-9, free of […]

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The Ohio Public Transportation Association (OPTA) presented the 2023 Excellence Awards at its recent annual conference. The Excellence Awards honor individuals and organizations who have exemplified leadership and advocacy for public transit in Ohio. This year OPTA recognized two of Laketran’s top officials for their accomplishments and service to Lake County’s transit system. Director of […]

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