By James Ewinger, The Plain Dealer | January 22, 2018 PAINESVILLE, Ohio — Laketran and Mentor city planners are looking for ways to turn the transit system into an economic driver along Tyler Boulevard, which is home to at least 200 businesses – most involved in light and medium manufacturing. The quest is for the best way […]
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Laketran’s year of transition serving as catalyst for future
The News-Herald | Tuesday, January 2, 2018 With Ray Jurkowski retiring as general manager after 14 years, Laketran knew 2017 was set to be a year of transition. The organization in July promoted deputy general manager Ben Capelle to the role previously held by Jurkowski. But that’s not all the transit system faced — add […]
Editorial: Laketran, Painesville Township applauded for cost-saving efforts
The News-Herald | Saturday, December 2, 2017 It’s good to see government agencies, departments and offices come up with innovative ideas to stretch taxpayer dollars as far as possible. That’s why we were pleased to read about two separate initiatives undertaken recently by Laketran and the Painesville Township Fire Department. At Laketran, an idea that will save money […]
Laketran considers offering specialty maintenance services
Lake County, OH – Laketran continues to get innovative when it comes to cutting costs and growing revenue. After difficulty finding vendors to complete alignments on their 35 foot transit buses and 40 foot commuter coaches, Laketran has decided to bring the services in-house. “Our local vendor here in Lake County told us they did […]
Laketran’s extended holiday hours a gift for many riders, caregivers
By Chad Felton, The News-Herald | Monday, November 13, 2017 In extending its service hours for the holiday season, Laketran continues to impact lives countywide. Later night hours on Laketran’s Local Routes 1-6 and Dial-a-Ride service hours will operate for the next seven weeks from Nov. 14 through Dec. 30. Local Routes 1-6 serve the major corridors […]
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