Listen to this morning’s podcast of WCPN’s The Sound of Ideas. This morning’s program was a regional discussion of public transportation fares, services and funding. WCPN Reporter Paul Cox hosted the discussion with Ray Jurkowski (Laketran), Joe Calabrese(GCRTA), Louwana Olivia(Akron METRO), Scott Varner(ODOT)and Karen Farkus (The Plain Dealer).
Laketran News
Live on WCPN Wednesday, August 5th at 9am
Laketran General Manager Ray Jurkowski will be among regional transit leaders participating in a discussion regarding public transit fare increases, service cuts and revenues. Tune in at 9 am to WCPN at 90.3 FM or stream live!
Boyd Reappointed to Laketran Board of Trustees
The Lake County Commissioners have reappointed Jason Boyd, director of the Lake County Planning Commission, to serve a second term on the Laketran Board of Trustees. Boyd, a Willoughby resident, was first appointed in August of 2005 to serve on the governing body. “ I am privileged to be given the opportunity by the Commissioners […]
Transit Funding to Lose Additional $2.5 million- Citizen Action Needed
Over the weekend, Governor Strickland proposed to cut an additional $2.5 million a year in state funding for Ohio’s public transit system. This proposal has been sent to legislators for consideration. Timing is critical for citizens to immediately contact the offices of State Senators and Representatives and tell them how service cuts and fare […]
Laketran Receives Thirteenth Consecutive Clean Audit
Laketran, the regional transit authority for Lake County, Ohio has received a clean audit for the thirteenth consecutive year. Laketran received an unqualified opinion, the best opinion available for this type of audit, from James G. Zupka, CPA, Inc. Zupka is contracted by the State of Ohio to conduct this audit and issue an opinion, […]
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