A total of 61 transit agencies across Ohio are collaborating to ensure more state transportation dollars are allocated for public transit operations in future years. That was one of the primary issues discussed with members of the Ohio General Assembly at the recent Ohio Public Transit Association’s Legislative Day held at the Ohio Statehouse in […]
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Laketran Public Auction Saturday April 30, 2016
On Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 11:00am Laketran will host a public auction of a variety of vehicles, parts and equipment. The auction will be held at 555 Lakeshore Blvd., Painesville Township, Ohio 44077. Pamela J. Morse, Auctioneer will be facilitating the auction. The public may make appointments to preview the items on Thursday, April 28 […]
Laketran’s New Display Signage Provides Enhanced Details for Riders
Riders awaiting the bus at the Julie A. Cunningham Painesville Transfer Center located at 70 North Saint Clair St. no longer have to guess when their ride is showing up, thanks to the transit agency’s installation of its first outdoor digital LED real-time arrival sign. Synchronized with an on-board GPS system, the illuminated sign accurately […]
Laketran tests new call system to confirm Dial-a-Ride reservations
Beginning Monday, April 4, 2016, Laketran will begin testing a new automated phone call system that will call customers to confirm Dial-a-Ride reservations. Calls to Dial-a-Ride customers will be sent out between 7:00pm – 9:00pm the evening before their trip and will allow customers to cancel their ride at that time, if needed. Customers will […]
Early & On Budget: Laketran receives 10 new coach buses
By Chad Felton |The News-Herald Laketran announced the arrival of a fleet of Motor Coach Industries buses for its Park-n-Ride service three months ahead of the original anticipated date of July 1 at its March 28 board of trustees meeting. The 40-foot coach buses, purchased from MCI International in Des Plaines, Ill., replace buses from […]
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