Painesville, OH — At the January Board meeting, Laketran’s Deputy General Manager, Andy Altenweg reported Laketran provided over 51 man hours, including 10 drivers and an additional dispatcher to assist with the emergency evacuation of the Fairport Harbor community. Laketran used 12 buses during the evacuation and relocation. “People don’t always consider Laketran as an […]

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Laketran is offering evacuation for residents and pets from Fairport Harbor. A bus is currently circulating the community. Feel free to board any Laketran bus. If you need assistance from your home call Laketran at 440-354-6100 and we will send a bus to your home.  Route 5 (Painesville Circulator) is operating as far north as […]

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Full Story @ http://www.news-herald.com/articles/2010/12/28/news/nh3459616.txt When Laketran implemented its financial recovery plan in 2009, the organization knew it had to cut spending where possible. Now, busing services are being restored and the agency is steadily gaining financial footing. While Laketran officials say the entire organization has been instrumental in the ongoing recovery, Laketran General Manager Raymond […]

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Lake County, OH — Laketran applauds Congress on the extension of the public transit commuter tax benefit through 2011. The commuter tax benefit will remain at $230 a month for public transit and vanpool users, keeping it equal to the parking benefit.  “While times are still challenging for many Americans, this transit benefit allows the […]

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Laketran has partnered with the business community to provide “fare free” rides on Routes 1-6 on Black Friday, November 26, 2010 to encourage people to shop locally in Lake County. The “fare free” rides are subsidized by French Chiropractic of Madison; Crusin’ 50’s Diner, The Olive and The Grape, and Van’s Photo of Mentor; Leader […]

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