Laketran is trying to eliminate a barrier often mentioned as to why people don’t vote – access to transportation. On Tuesday, November 6, 2018, Laketran will be offering free rides to polling locations across Lake County to ensure all registered voters can vote on Election Day. “Lack of transportation or the ability to afford transportation […]
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Proterra applauds Laketran, among recipients of FTA Low-No grant funding for zero-emission battery-electric buses
Proterra News | August 27th, 2018 – Secures over $35 million for 23 communities in 18 states across the U.S. – Announces 18 new transit partners – Reinforces its position as transit agency partner of choice Burlingame, Calif. – Aug. 27, 2018 – Today, Proterra, a leading innovator in heavy-duty electric transportation, announced that 23 transit agencies have won […]
Laketran general manager bringing ‘innovative ideas’ in moving agency forward
By Chad Felton, The News-Herald, Thursday, August 16, 2018 When Ben Capelle was hired as general manager of Laketran in July of 2017, he knew he wanted to continue to do big things with the agency, and the transition has been productive yet challenging. Bringing 17 years of transit experience from working as a student bus driver, […]
Partnership with Laketran, donations from local businesses yield new trash receptacles for Euclid Corridor
By Chad Felton, The News-Herald | Tuesday, August 7, 2018 Thanks to a partnership with Laketran and generous donations from Wickliffe businesses, the city has recently received 16 new concrete trash cans for its Euclid Avenue corridor. Businesses donating to the improvement project include the Lubrizol Corp. and Parker Hannifin (Hose Products Division). Mayor John Barbish and the Keep […]
Auditor of State recognizes Laketran’s financial stewardship
Lake County, OH – Lake County taxpayers can take pride in Laketran’s continuous commitment to fiscal responsibility. Laketran’s was presented the “Ohio Auditor of State Award with Distinction” on Monday, July 23, 2018 by Dave Yost, Auditor of State staff representative Michelle Stys. It is the 23rd consecutive year Laketran has received an unqualified opinion […]
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