Laketran directors receive top Excellence Awards

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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Laketran and Geauga Transit host joint part-time driver Hiring Event

Event offers guaranteed interviews with goal to fill 25 bus driver positions for the agencies Laketran and Geauga Transit are excited to announce a hiring event with a goal to fill 25 part-time bus driver positions. Interviews are guaranteed to all applicants attending the joint hiring event on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. […]

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Community collaboration leads to successful public safety efforts

Thanks to a collaborative effort between Lakeland Community College and Laketran, the Lake County Prosecutor’s office was able to successfully prosecute a suspect in a string of catalytic converter thefts across Northeast Ohio that occurred in early 2022. When a theft was reported on Lakeland’s campus, Lakeland police detective Dave Spotton was assigned to lead […]

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Lake County commissioners appoint 2 to Laketran board

Laura Pizmoht and Kim Stenger have been appointed to the Laketran board of trustees by the Lake County commissioners. The recent measure was adopted unanimously. “Laketran serves some of our most vulnerable communities and it’s important that our board of trustees for Laketran understands their needs,” said Commissioner John Hamercheck. “Having (a board) that reflects […]

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