The Ohio Public Transportation Association (OPTA) presented the 2023 Excellence Awards at its recent annual conference. The Excellence Awards honor individuals and organizations who have exemplified leadership and advocacy for public transit in Ohio. This year OPTA recognized two of Laketran’s top officials for their accomplishments and service to Lake County’s transit system. Director of […]
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Laketran provides free rides to polls to vote in August 8 special election
Lake County residents can take Laketran’s Local Routes 1-9 or schedule a door-to-door Dial-a-Ride free to their polling location for the August 8 election. Free rides are also available for early voting before Election Day at the Lake County Board of Elections at 105 Main Street in Painesville. Painesville resident Paul Tirpak, recently took advantage of […]
Laketran and partner agencies continue to provide donations through Lake County Mobile Food Pantry
The Lake County Mobile Food Pantry will continue to provide free, fresh produce to Lake County seniors with weekly distributions at locations across Lake County. Laketran announced new distribution dates from October 2023 through September 2024 with the Lake County Mobile Food Pantry alternating locations between Lake Erie Church in Madison, New Hope Baptist Church […]
Laketran celebrates historic milestone serving its 25th millionth rider
On Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 4:00 pm, Laketran staff surprised Tammy Brooks, a Laketran Dial-a-Ride rider, as the 25 millionth rider in the history of Laketran. Brooks was picked up from Papillion Enrichment Center, where she works in Willoughby Hills and was escorted home by driver Lynn Fatica along with Laketran CEO Ben Capelle […]
Laketran board reappointments provide committed leadership and stability for the agency
Laketran swore in three reappointed trustees at the Monday, May 22, 2023 board meeting. Board president Brian J. Falkowski, along with Lane H. Sheets and Kim Stenger will serve three-year terms. The swearing in comes after the Lake County Commissioners approved resolutions to reappoint all three members of the nine-member Board of Trustees. Falkowski is […]
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