Laketran invites residents to learn more about Issue 2 at a series of public meetings over the next two months. The quarter of one percent sales tax levy will allow Laketran to improve service to job corridors and meet the growing demand for accessible transportation for Lake County seniors, people with disabilities, and veterans. Laketran … Read more
There’s a new truck on the streets and this particular food truck, known as The Local Eden, is paving the way to healthy selections and options, a refreshing addition to the food scene for outdoor events. Now in its second season, owner Tabitha Hoover and The Local Eden food truck will be making their next … Read more
Laketran CEO, Ben Capelle relocated to Lake County when he was promoted to lead the Lake County public transit agency in 2017. While Capelle is a veteran transit rider when traveling around the region, it is usually been by choice. This summer a construction accident at his home left him with a severely broken leg … Read more
Enjoy the family event of the fall, the 38th Annual Village Peddler Festival held on Saturday, September 14th, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Lake Metroparks Farmpark in Kirtland. The hillsides, beauty and charm are the perfect setting for the more than 175 craftsmen … Read more
The inaugural Uncork Your Style! Women’s event will be held August 15th at Debonne Vineyards. This one-of- a-kind event will be bringing women together for a night of fashion tips, networking, good food and wine. The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a meet and greet social followed by an informative and interactive talk … Read more
Fewer people carry cash these days, which can be a barrier if you need to catch a bus and are expected to have exact change. Starting Monday, June 10th, Laketran riders can use their smartphones to pay for their bus fare by downloading the EZfare app. EZfare lets riders purchase bus passes on their smartphone … Read more
With the fluctuation of summer gas prices and need to weaken our dependence of foreign oil, Laketran is holding its 15th Annual Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, June 20th. The local Dump the Pump event will be held at City of Painesville’s Veterans Park alongside the Painesville Farmers Market. Laketran, in partnership with the … Read more
Former Willoughby Mayor, David Anderson and Alliance for Working Together Executive Director Alice Cable were sworn in for a three-year term on the Laketran board of trustees at the agency’s monthly board meeting. Laketran is governed by a volunteer, nine-member board of trustees appointed by Lake County Board of Commissioners. The board of trustees provides … Read more
Laketran and local libraries are partnering this summer to offer a variety of Ride & Read programs to encourage the use of public transportation and participation in the libraries’ summer reading programs for youth and adults. “Libraries are a very popular destination along our Local Routes and we share a common mission of providing access … Read more
Laketran drivers Lee Raimey and Vickie Williams were two of the three drivers recognized during the Ohio Public Transit Association (OPTA) awards ceremony at the association’s annual meeting this month in Columbus. Bus driver Lee Raimey received the 2019 OPTA Milestone Award for 30 years of accident-free driving at Laketran. He has never had an … Read more