Lake County, OH – Laketran, along with many other public transportation agencies from around the state, met in Columbus earlier this month to ensure more state dollars are allocated for public transportation. Between 2002 and 2015 state funding for transit has declined from $43 million to $7 million. Meetings were held with Ohio Senate Minority […]
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Laketran holds Fill the Bus food drive to benefit United Way’s Feed Lake County
This Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, April 11, 12, and 13, Laketran is collecting non-perishable food items on-board all Laketran buses to help the United Way of Lake County Feed Lake County food drive. All donations stay in Lake County! Food pantries are in need of: peanut butter, jelly, soups, canned meats/tuna, canned fruit, boxed meals, pasta & […]
Laketran earns three national AdWheel awards for 2016 marketing campaigns
Lake County, OH – Laketran received three first place awards in the 2017 American Public Transportation Association (APTA) AdWheel Awards that honors APTA’s members for excellence in communications and marketing efforts. Laketran’s “Adventures in Commuting” campaign won first place in the Best Comprehensive Campaign to Increase Ridership or Sales category. “Adventures in Commuting” is a […]
Laketran considering alternate fuel for its local route fleet
By Chad Felton, The News-Herald | Thursday, March 30, 2017 Laketran may introduce new energy to public transportation in Lake County. Advances in the burgeoning technology of battery-powered electric buses, and their operating and maintenance costs compared to diesel fuel, are making electric buses a more attractive option to power Laketran’s 16 heavy duty, low […]
Senior population growth impacts Laketran demand on Dial-a-Ride service
The Laketran trustees have granted the agency authorization to apply for federal grant funding for the purchase of 18 paratransit vehicles to replace obsolete buses. The new fleet would increase the Dial-a-Ride fleet by five vehicles by 2018. The transit agency’s current Dial-a-Ride fleet stands at 80. During peak service, 73 are in operation. If […]
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