Aging population demand more efficient service As Dial-a-Ride ridership continues to grow alongside Lake County’s aging population, Laketran is aggressively trying to find ways to make the service more efficient. One of those strategies is transitioning the 85 bus Dial-a-Ride fleet from diesel fuel to propane. General Manager Ben Capelle explained, “There’s some expenses we can’t […]
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Laketran aims to aid Mentor industries’ quest for workers on Tyler Boulevard
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 […]
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 […]
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