Laketran

555 Lakeshore Blvd,
Painesville, OH 44077
440-942-1300
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The Rides on Demand service is available to the general public, but offers reduced fare for seniors, people with disabilities and veterans.
The Rides on Demand service uses a new app to provide a flexible rideshare option.
May 21, 2025
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Laketran zero-emission bus.
The expansion will provide dial-a-ride transportation free of charge and on-going assistance from Laketran, so seniors are comfortable using public transportation.
May 9, 2025
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The opening of the newly expanded and modernized Frank R. Angeloro Laketran Headquarters was celebrated on Laketran’s 50th anniversary.
The opening of the newly expanded and modernized Frank R. Angeloro Laketran Headquarters was celebrated on Laketran’s 50th anniversary.
Jan. 29, 2025
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The collaborative effort between Lake County Juvenile Court and Laketran to the works to create a holistic development of at-risk youth in the community.
The program aims to empower young individuals by offering them opportunities to contribute to their overall well-being and development.
Sept. 10, 2024
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Tammy Brooks, a Laketran Dial-a-Ride rider, was received as the 25 millionth rider in the history of Laketran on June 6.
Tammy Brooks has been using Laketran services for the past 22 years and was honored at being recognized as the 25 millionth rider.
June 9, 2023
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Laketran breaks ground on Headquarters Expansion to meet growing demand for more senior transportation and access to jobs.
The project will cost $22 million and add 37,670-square feet of operations and bus storage space to the existing 162,000-square-foot headquarters.
March 15, 2023
STORMGO is a transit benefit program that provides free rides on the Lake County regional transit system for the college’s students, faculty and staff.
Jan. 12, 2023
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Passenger safety, service enhancements and dedicated workforce keeps Laketran on the road to recovery.
Oct. 1, 2021
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The year-long project included the repaving of the existing Park-n-Ride lot and construction of a new state of the art transit center.
June 18, 2021
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Laketran Frank J Polivka Transit Center Scaled
The Frank J. Polivka Transit Center at Lakeland Community College opens March 15, creating a central hub for Laketran.
March 12, 2021

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Nov. 23, 2021

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COTA is one of eight Ohio transit agencies to be awarded state grants for clean vehicle bus replacements.
The nearly $10 million in funds will be used to replace 40 aging diesel buses at transit agencies throughout the state.
Jan. 14, 2021
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A passenger uses Laketran to get to work at Hobby Lobby.
The pilot program offers enrolled Lake County employers free local route bus transportation for any employee or recruit to provide reliable transportation to work or throughout...
Nov. 30, 2020
The campaign highlights safety initiatives to uphold public transportation as a safe and viable option.
Nov. 11, 2020
EZfare
EZfare is now integrated with not only Moovit, but also the Transit app and Uber.
Fare collection resumes with new technology and national partnerships with Uber, Transit and Moovit in place creating a safer and more convenient way to pay a bus fare.
Sept. 25, 2020
The agency’s first new routes in 20 years will serve Tyler Boulevard, Mentor Headlands and Mentor-on-the-Lake.
Sept. 3, 2020
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The three-month pilot program allows customers to request a ride one day in advance instead of the normal two-day notice requirement.
Aug. 7, 2020
Laketran is adding 12 full-time and nine part-time drivers to add 35,000 hours of service in 2020.
Dec. 18, 2019
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Laketran Dial A Ride Transit Van 2019
The agency added eight new Ford transit passenger vans through its vehicle replacement program.
Oct. 21, 2019
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Ben Capelle, Lisa Colling, Brian Falkowski Receiving Auditor Of State Award With Distinction
Laketran was awarded the Auditor of State Award with Distinction for the state of Ohio.
Sept. 25, 2019
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Raimey and Williams accepting their awards.
Laketran drivers Lee Raimey and Vickie Williams were two of the three drivers recognized during the Ohio Public Transit Association awards ceremony.
April 16, 2019
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Brian Falkowski
Laketran has chosen a strong and dedicated leader to lead the agency in its 45th year of serving Lake County.
Feb. 1, 2019
Brian J. Falkowski has been appointed to Laketran's board of trustees to serve a three-year term and Kevin Malecek and Jeanette Crislip have been reappointed for three-year terms...
Nov. 26, 2018
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Members of Laketran’s maintenance team in front of the 30,000 gallon propane tank and a propane powered Dial-a-Ride vehicle, added to Laketran’s fleet in 2017. Laketran was recently designated as a Three-Star Ohio Green Fleet by Clean Fuel Ohio. (Left to Right): Joe Doeing, Jeremy Smalley, Nick Borelli, Scott McFadden, Barry Mallory, & Andrew McNamee.
With the addition of propane vehicles to its fleet, Laketran has been designated as an Ohio Green Fleet by Clean Fuels Ohio’s statewide program.
Oct. 24, 2018
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Elected officials join in the ceremonial ribbon cutting of Laketran’s new Route 7 – Campus Loop at Lakeland Community College on Thursday September 6, 2018. From L to R: Laketran Board of Trustees Vice President, Chuck Zibbel; Mentor City Councilman John Krueger; Lake County Commissioner Dan Troy; Lake County Commissioner John Hamercheck; Lake County Commissioner Jerry Cirino; Lakeland Community College President, Morris Beverage; Laketran CEO, Ben Capelle; Laketran Board of Trustees President, Brain Falkowski; Ohio State Senator John Eklund; Ohio State Senator Kenny Yuko; Ohio State Representative John Rogers; Ohio State Representative Ron Young; Laketran Trustee, Dale Schiavoni; Mentor City Councilman Scott Marn
The new Campus Loop service has eight bus stops operating on 10 minute headways to connect all points on campus, including Lakeland Community College’s Holden University Center...
Sept. 11, 2018
U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $2,290,000 to assist Laketran’s purchase of two low-emission electric buses ...
Aug. 23, 2018
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Laketran will begin to operate campus shuttle service between the college’s main campus and Holden University Center.
Two anchor institutions in Lake County, Laketran and Lakeland Community College, have collaborated for decades to create transportation solutions for the college campus and the...
July 25, 2018
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Laketran’s was presented the 'Ohio Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Lake County taxpayers can take pride in Laketran's continuous commitment to fiscal responsibility.
July 24, 2018
Furthering their investment in an eco-friendly fleet to provide sustainable commuting options, Laketran recently purchased six new clean-diesel Motor Coach Industries commuter...
June 28, 2018
Laketran, along with public transportation systems nationwide, is participating in the 13th Annual National Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, June 14.
June 14, 2018
Laketran recently announced Locations along Laketran, a summer long promotion that features a business each week along Laketran's Local Routes 1-6.
June 8, 2018
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Laketran APEX Awards with bus. L-R Driver Rick Robinson, Trustee Donna McNamme, General Manager Ben Capelle, Communications Specialist Kerry Jonke, Director of Communications Julia Schick.
Laketran was honored to receive the Tom Ruffner Best of Show award at the Lake Communicators 14th APEX Awards.
May 25, 2018
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Laketran Trustee, Donna P. McNamee was honored by the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials as one of the recipients of the 2018 Celebrating Women Who Move the Nation Award.
Willoughby resident and Laketran Trustee, Donna P. McNamee was honored by the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials as one of the recipients of the 2018 Celebrating ...
May 15, 2018
On Friday, May 18, 2018, Laketran will be offering free rides to passengers who ride their bike to the bus stop as part of National Bike to Work Day.
May 15, 2018
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Capelle began his transit career working at Campus Bus Service, now Portage Area RTA, while in college.
Laketran General Manager, Ben Capelle was recognized as Top 4 Under 40 by the Ohio Public Transit Association at the association’s annual meeting earlier this week in Columbus...
April 24, 2018
he vacant 12.95 acre property that lies just northwest of the State Highway 2 and State Route 306 interchange was purchased by the transit agency in 1995 with the intention to...
April 2, 2018
On February 14, 2018, Laketran will join Ohio Public Transit Association members to celebrating “Ohio Loves Transit” a statewide initiative to promote the need for public transit...
Feb. 8, 2018
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Paul Miller has been reelected to the Laketran board as vice president for a third, one-year term for 2018.
At the January 22 meeting, the Laketran Board of Trustees unanimously re-elected Brian Falkowski, of Concord, as board president to a fourth, one-year term and Paul E. Miller,...
Jan. 25, 2018
As Dial-a-Ride ridership continues to grow alongside Lake County’s aging population, Laketran is aggressively trying to find ways to make the service more efficient.
Jan. 23, 2018
After difficulty finding vendors to complete alignments on their 35 foot transit buses and 40 foot commuter coaches, Laketran has decided to bring the services in-house.
Nov. 30, 2017
Laketran secured one of the six limited Ohio EPA Diesel Emission Reduction Grants (DERG). Laketran was the only small transit system in the state to be a recipient.
Nov. 17, 2017
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Santa on Laketran bus.
Santa continued his track record of using alternative transportation by making his grand arrival at Great Lakes Mall on a Laketran bus.
Nov. 15, 2017
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L-R: General Manager Ben Capelle, Board President Brian Falkowski, Trustee Donna McNamee, Director of Communications Julia Schick, Trustee Chuck Zibbel.
Laketran was among the American Public Transportation Association winners announced during the transit industry’s annual AdWheels Awards at the APTA Annual meeting earlier in ...
Oct. 20, 2017
On Monday, September 18, 2017, Laketran’s Board of Trustees announced Laketran will provide additional late night service for Local Routes 1-6 and Dial-a-Ride service for the ...
Sept. 20, 2017
Because of recent changes by the Federal Transit Administration, Laketran is updating its no-show policy to comply with new federal regulations to better meet the needs of its...
Aug. 1, 2017
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Ben Capelle, General Manager, Laketran
At the Monday, July 24, 2017 Laketran Board of Trustees meeting, the board unanimously voted to promote Ben Capelle as the Laketran general manager starting Tuesday, August 1,...
July 25, 2017
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Left to right: Sheets, Falkowski and Lafferty.
Two new trustees recently appointed by Lake County Commissioners are Concord Township residents, Dennis M. Lafferty and Lane H. Sheets.
June 27, 2017
In the last year, Laketran has launched a fleet of customer service tools to help users navigate the local public transit system and access their door-to-door Dial-a-Ride service...
June 15, 2017
With the fluctuation of summer gas prices and need to weaken our dependence of foreign oil, Laketran, along with public transportation systems nationwide, is participating in ...
June 15, 2017
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Laketran has won APEX Awards.
Laketran was recently recognized at the 2017 Lake Communicators APEX Awards ceremony receiving three gold, two silver, and one bronze.
May 25, 2017
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Laketran encourages people to 'Dump the Pump'.
With the fluctuation of summer gas prices and need to weaken dependence of foreign oil, Laketran, along with public transportation systems nationwide, is participating in the ...
May 23, 2017
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Laketran bus with bike rack.
On Friday, May 19, 2017, Laketran has announced it will be offering free rides to encourage riders to bike to the bus stop for a healthy and environmental friendly commute as ...
May 17, 2017
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Officials from Laketran, the regional public transportation system in Lake County, Ohio, elected officials, and community representatives gathered on May 9.
Officials from Laketran, the regional public transportation system in Lake County, Ohio, elected officials, and community representatives gathered on May 9 to commemorate a new...
May 11, 2017
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Ray Jurkowski.
Ray Jurkowski, general manager of Laketran since 2003, was honored with the 2017 Leonard Ronis Excellence in Transit award at Ohio Public Transit Association’s annual state conference...
April 27, 2017
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Laketran, along with many other public transportation agencies from around the state, met in Columbus earlier this month to ensure more state dollars are allocated for public ...
April 25, 2017
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Laketran’s “Adventures in Commuting” campaign.
Laketran received three first place awards in the 2017 American Public Transportation Association (APTA) AdWheel Awards that honors APTA’s members for excellence in communications...
April 2, 2017
Laketran may be bringing a fresh new energy to public transportation in Lake County as they evaluate options between gasoline, diesel fuel, propane and compressed natural gas....
March 28, 2017
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Dial-a-Ride driver assisting rider.
The Laketran trustees have granted the agency authorization to apply for federal grant funding for the purchase of 18 paratransit vehicles to replace obsolete buses.
March 1, 2017
At the January 23 meeting, the Laketran Board of Trustees unanimously re-elected Brian Falkowski as board president to a third, one-year term and Paul E. Miller as vice president...
Feb. 13, 2017
Grand River Village-based V.L. Chapman Electric Inc. was awarded a contract by Laketran’s Board of Trustees for the supply and installation of 21 indoor propane gas detectors....
Feb. 2, 2017
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Ray Jurkowski.
At Laketran’s Monday, January 23rd Board of Trustees’ meeting, Laketran General Manager Raymond Jurkowski announced that he plans to retire at the end of his employment contract...
Feb. 2, 2017
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Alstom has become a member of the German Diversity Charter. The charter was signed in presence of Olaf Lies, Minister for economy, labour and transport of Lower Saxony, the region...
Jan. 13, 2017
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Laketran has signed a one-year contract with Mentor-based Deepwood Industries for detail cleaning of its bus fleet.
Jan. 3, 2017
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On Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 10:00am Laketran will host a public auction of a variety of vehicles/buses. The auction will be held at 555 Lakeshore Blvd., Painesville Township...
Dec. 15, 2016
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Laketran Dial-a-Ride propane bus mock up design 10 passenger bus.
By switching to propane powered Dial-a-Ride buses in Spring 2017, Laketran will reduce operating expenses and vehicle replacement costs, while providing a more fuel efficient ...
Nov. 30, 2016
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Propane will be fueling a savings for Laketran, the regional transit authority for Lake County, Ohio while it provides a more fuel efficient and eco-friendly Dial-a-Ride transportation...
Oct. 27, 2016
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Laketran has announced it is the 2016 recipient of Ohio Transit Risk Pool’s (OTRP) Division I Safe Operators Award Recognition (SOAR) award.
Oct. 27, 2016
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Lake County taxpayers can take pride in Laketran’s continuous commitment to fiscal responsibility.
Oct. 27, 2016
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Last September, in a partnership with the Ohio Department of Transportation, Laketran initiated Bus on Shoulder, a pilot program authorizing Park-n-Ride buses to bypass rush hour...
Oct. 13, 2016
Laketran’s door-to-door transportation service has been called Dial-a-Ride since it began in 1986 because customers need to call in a reservation to book a trip on the bus—thirty...
Aug. 29, 2016
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At Laketran’s Monday, July 25 Board of Trustees meeting, Laketran signed a one-year facilities cleaning contract with Mentor-based Deepwood Industries.
July 26, 2016
Laketran congratulates the NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers and the City of Cleveland for the celebration of a lifetime.
June 24, 2016
Laketran worked with Willoughby-based digital design and marketing firm, Blackbird Interactive, to build a more customer-focused responsive website that presents optimal viewing...
June 21, 2016
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The Laketran MCI ribbon cutting ceremony.
Officials from Laketran, the regional public transportation system in Lake County, OH, and community representatives gathered on June 2, to check out the clean, green, new commuter...
June 9, 2016
Laketran joins hundreds of cities in the U.S. who are providing transit routes data to Google Maps. For those who are not regular bus riders, and may need to find a way to work...
May 27, 2016
The Lake County Commissioners reappointed three members of the nine-member Board of Trustees to serve an additional three-year term from 2016-2019.
May 24, 2016
On Friday, May 20, 2016, Laketran will be offering free rides to encourage Laketran riders to bike to the bus stop for a healthy and environmental friendly commute as part of ...
May 17, 2016
Laketran is replacing a portion of its Dial-a-Ride fleet with the purchase of 12 new paratransit buses.
May 12, 2016
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Motor Coach Industries (MCI) has announced that Laketran, the regional public transportation system in Lake County, OH, received 10 new MCI Commuter Coaches three months ahead...
May 11, 2016
The Laketran Board of Trustees has steadily restored the service cuts of 2009 that occurred in response to the economic recession’s dramatic decrease in Laketran’s local sales...
Nov. 17, 2015
On Sept. 28, Laketran’s Board of Trustees announced Laketran will be providing additional weeknight and Saturday local route bus and Dial-a-Ride service for the holiday season...
Oct. 2, 2015
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Photo of Bus on Shoulder signs along I-90/SR-2.
On Sept. 2, Laketran and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) began testing a Bus on Shoulder program as a way to circumvent travel delays due to auto congestion.Buses...
Sept. 28, 2015
Laketran’s CFO Lisa Colling and the Finance Department will be presented with the “Ohio Auditor of State Award with Distinction” Award, by David Yost Auditor of State at the Laketran...
Sept. 24, 2015
Laketran General Manager Ray Jurkowski is calling on the Ohio General Assembly to pass legislation to collect “uncollected sales tax on e-commerce transactions by out-of-state...
July 31, 2015
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Trustee Donna McNamee, Board President Brian Falkowski, Lake County Commissioner Kevin Malecek, General Manager Ray Jurkowski, (front) 20 Millionth Rider Ona Labadie, Laketran Drive Ben Delaplane
On May 28, at 3 p.m., Laketran surprised Ona Labadie, a Dial-a-Ride rider, as the 20 millionth rider in the history of Laketran. Labadie was picked up from Game of Mentor, where...
May 29, 2015
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As a mother of an autistic daughter, Maier brings her expertise of working with people with disabilities to assist them to become contributing members of the community to the Laketran board.
At Laketran’s Board of Trustees meeting on March 23, Sonja M. Maier of Mentor was sworn-in for a three year term as trustee after being appointed by Lake County Commissioners....
March 24, 2015
Established on Dec. 23, 1974, Laketran celebrated their 40th Anniversary with an event hosted by Friends of Laketran, honoring the work of key visionaries and leaders that have...
Dec. 16, 2014
New Laketran Painesville Transfer center keeps riders safe and improves traffic flow.
Nov. 12, 2014
On Sept. 22, Laketran’s Board of Trustees announced Laketran will be providing weeknight and Saturday local route bus and Dial-a-Ride service for the holiday season, as it has...
Sept. 23, 2014
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Brian J. Falkowski was reappointed to the Laketran Board of Directors.
The Lake County Commissioners reappointed three members of the nine-member Board of Trustees to serve an additional three-year term from 2014-2017.
June 2, 2014
Willoughby installed the city’s first audible pedestrian signal at intersection of Par Lane and Ridge Road for better access to Pine Ridge Plaza and surrounding residential areas...
April 29, 2014
With the need for food increasing throughout the community combined with a dramatic decrease in donations to Feed Lake County, United Way of Lake County is partnering with Laketran...
April 15, 2014
Lake County Ohio Port and Economic Development Authority and Lake County Visitors Bureau are launching a new campaign with the assistance of Laketran to promote tourism and raise...
March 25, 2014
On Sept. 23, Laketran’s Board of Trustees voted to temporarily restore 2009 service cuts by providing weeknight and Saturday local route bus and Dial-a-Ride service for the holiday...
Sept. 25, 2013
On Monday, September 23, 2013, Laketran’s Board of Trustees voted to temporarily restore 2009 service cuts by providing weeknight and Saturday local route bus and Dial-a-Ride ...
Sept. 24, 2013
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Mary Bryner was named to the Laketran Board of Trustees.
The Lake County Board of Commissioners appointed Mary L. Bryner, of Mentor, to the Laketran Board of Trustees and re-appointed Donna McNamee, of Willoughby, and Jean Argo, of ...
June 20, 2013
With summer gas prices on the rise, Laketran announced it will join with public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the eighth annual National Dump the Pump Day...
June 14, 2013
Friends of Laketran announces a Bowl-a-thon event Bowling for the Future to be held at 2 p.m. June 1, at Scores Fun Center, 65 Normandy Drive, Painesville, Ohio.
May 13, 2013
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From left to right, Laketran finance team Trudy Vilcheck, Terri Goodson, Lisa Colling, CFO Stephanie Cull, and Michelle Stys, Auditor of State staff
Laketran was presented the Ohio Auditor of State Award with Distinction in December by Dave Yost, auditor of state staff representative Michelle Stys.
Jan. 23, 2013
Laketran received an unqualified opinion, the best opinion available for this type of audit.
Aug. 2, 2012
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The League of American Bicyclists is the national sponsor of Bike to Work Week: May 14-18 and National Bike to Work Day: Friday, May 18
May 16, 2012
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Capelle will oversee the daily operations of Laketran's three core services, in-county fixed routes, commuter express service to Cleveland and door-to-door Dial-a-Ride service...
April 6, 2012
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Locally, Laketran received its 15th consecutive clean audit. Laketran received an “unqualified opinion”, the highest possible ranking given for this type of audit, from a third...
Nov. 17, 2011
Laketran received an unqualified opinion, the best opinion available for this type of audit, from a third-party auditor James G. Zupka, CPA, Inc. Zupka is contracted by the state...
Sept. 20, 2011