Laketran News

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 […]

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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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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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Santa arrives for the holiday season on Laketran

Mentor,  OH – Santa continued his track record of using alternative transportation by making his grand arrival at Great Lakes Mall on a Laketran bus. Santa was met by a crowd of over 400 anticipating families as he made his debut for the holiday season on Saturday, November 11, 2017. Families enjoyed arts & crafts, […]

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Ohio EPA awards Laketran emission reduction grant

Ohio EPA awards Laketran emission reduction grant Lake County, OH – Laketran secured one of the six limited Ohio EPA Diesel Emission Reduction Grants (DERG). Laketran was the only small transit system in the state to be a recipient. The DERG program aims to replace public transit vehicles that are operating beyond their useful life […]

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