/news/tags/laketran Laketran en-US Copyright Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:02:20 GMT /community/2025-02-03/laketran-geuaga-transit-honor-civil-rights-activist-rosa-parks-with-week-long-tribute The first seat on every bus will be reserved in honor of Rosa Parks and her contributions to the Civil Rights Movement, from Monday through Saturday. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:02:20 GMT /community/2025-02-03/laketran-geuaga-transit-honor-civil-rights-activist-rosa-parks-with-week-long-tribute Zaria Johnson /economy/2024-10-21/geauga-transit-launches-wheels-to-work-program-to-enhance-job-access Geauga Transit is taking steps to enhance mass transit connections for residents seeking employment in the county with the launch of its new program. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:39:47 GMT /economy/2024-10-21/geauga-transit-launches-wheels-to-work-program-to-enhance-job-access Ella Katona /environment-energy/2023-11-22/geauga-transit-getting-six-new-environmentally-friendly-buses The public transit system is using grant money to purchase six propane buses to replace aging, gasoline fueled vehicles. Wed, 22 Nov 2023 19:22:34 GMT /environment-energy/2023-11-22/geauga-transit-getting-six-new-environmentally-friendly-buses Abigail Bottar /government-politics/2023-07-24/akron-metro-rta-laketran-offering-free-rides-to-vote-in-august-special-election Lake and Summit county voters can take the bus for free to vote in the August 8 special election. Akron METRO RTA is waiving fares on Election Day. Laketran is offering free rides to voters on August 8 and to vote early at the board of elections. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-07-24/akron-metro-rta-laketran-offering-free-rides-to-vote-in-august-special-election Abigail Bottar /community/2023-03-17/laketran-invests-22-million-for-facility-expansion-and-renovation Laketran will spend $22 million in federal and state grant money to renovate and expand its facility. The improvements are set to be complete by late fall 2024. Fri, 17 Mar 2023 20:39:00 GMT /community/2023-03-17/laketran-invests-22-million-for-facility-expansion-and-renovation Grace Springer /news/community/2022-11-03/akron-and-lake-county-transit-agencies-offer-free-rides-to-vote The agencies are providing free bus transportation to polling locations on Election Day. Thu, 03 Nov 2022 15:34:29 GMT /news/community/2022-11-03/akron-and-lake-county-transit-agencies-offer-free-rides-to-vote Eman Abu-Khaled /news/2022-04-20/morning-headlines-northeast-ohio-mass-transit-agencies-drop-covid-mask-requirements-and-more Northeast Ohio public transportation systems are following the lead of major airlines and dropping mask requirements following a federal court ruling; Passengers at Cleveland Hopkins Airport have mixed reactions about airlines ending requirements; Cleveland considers a commission for Black women and girls; and more stories. Wed, 20 Apr 2022 15:44:17 GMT /news/2022-04-20/morning-headlines-northeast-ohio-mass-transit-agencies-drop-covid-mask-requirements-and-more Amy Eddings, Jay Shah /news/community/2017-07-28/laketran-envisions-electric-powered-transportation The Lake County transit agency’s new general manager starts this week. Laketran hopes to modernize its bus fleet with electric buses while juggling… Fri, 28 Jul 2017 20:15:09 GMT /news/community/2017-07-28/laketran-envisions-electric-powered-transportation Mark Simpson