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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Laketran’s eco-friendly fleet receives Clean Fuels Ohio award
With the addition of propane vehicles to its fleet, Laketran has been designated as an Ohio Green Fleet by Clean Fuels Ohio’s statewide program. The Ohio Green Fleets program recognizes fleets efficiency and environmental performance and acknowledges Laketran’s commitment to being environmentally responsibility by improving air quality and reducing Ohio’s dependence on imported petroleum. Laketran […]
Partnership between two agencies creates efficiencies while improving transportation access for college students
Lake County, OH – Officials from Laketran, the regional public transportation system in Lake County, Ohio, Lakeland Community College, elected officials, and community representatives gathered on September 6 outside the Lakeland Community College’s new Health Technologies Building to commemorate Laketran’s Campus Loop service, the first transit service expansion for Laketran in nearly 15 years. Laketran’s […]
Lakeland, Laketran, numerous officials make new Lakeland Campus Loop shuttle route official with Sept. 6 ceremony
By Jonathan Tressler, The News-Herald |Thursday, September 6, 2018 A group of Northeast Ohio lawmakers and community leaders joined Lakeland Community College and Laketran officials Sept. 6 for a presentation officially launching the county transit system’s first new route in 15 years. Route 7, dubbed the Campus Loop, is the latest collaboration between Lakeland and Laketran and is intended to make commuting […]
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 […]