Laketran launches new transit service to spur workforce development between Cleveland and Lake County By Chad Felton | The News-Herald After years of planning, Laketran has officially launched transit service along Lake County’s largest manufacturing corridor, adding to the connectivity its Park-n-Ride service provides between Lake County and downtown Cleveland. The agency transports 700 commuters between Lake […]
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Falkowski and Zibbel elected officers of Laketran Board
Laketran has chosen a strong and dedicated leader to lead the agency in its 45th year of serving Lake County. Brian Falkowski, of Concord, was unanimously re-elected to a fifth, one year term as the Board President of Lake County’s regional transit system. Chuck Zibbel, also of Concord, who has held the role of Vice […]
Laketran poised to move forward with multiple projects
By Chad Felton, The News-Herald | Friday, January 11, 2019 Laketran is looking to launch more projects in 2019 after benefiting from multiple accomplishments in 2018, including Campus Loop Route 7 service at Lakeland Community College, and securing federal grants totaling $2.9 million for electric bus funding. The transit agency also seeks to remain focused on serving […]
Senior Services Levy and Laketran working to eliminate transportation barriers
Lake County, OH – The Lake County Board of Commissioners and Laketran, the regional public transportation authority, are partnering to improve transportation access for seniors to attend the plethora of activities offered at countywide Lake County senior centers. Effective January 2019, Laketran, with help from the Senior Services Levy, will be offering door-to-door, Dial-a-Ride transportation […]
Laketran sees savings from fuel consortium led by Akron METRO RTA
By Chad Felton, The News Herald | Monday, December 31, 2018 While Laketran’s traditional sources of revenue have been lagging or uncertain, such as state and federal funding, the regional transit system has been able to depend on continued savings from a fuel consortium led by Akron METRO RTA to keep service operating. “This past year alone, Laketran […]