Laketran

01/03/2023

Photos from Board of Lake County Commissioners Senior Services's post

01/02/2023

A Day in the Life of a Laketran Dial-a-Ride driver

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to drive a Dial-a-Ride bus? Each month, Laketran provides close to 20,000 rides to seniors and people with disabilities. All of our drivers start their career driving our Dial-a-Ride buses, transporting individuals to work, doctor appointments, the grocery store, senior centers, and more! Join us as we follow Denise through her shift as a Dial-a-Ride driver and learn more about what it’s like behind the wheel

Follow Laketran Driver Denise through her day to see what it's like to help transport seniors and people with disabilities around Lake County.

12/29/2022

Below is our list of holidays Laketran will be open and closed for in 2023. Be sure to schedule all Dial-a-Ride trips ahead of our closed holidays!

12/28/2022

Meet Jacqui, one of our Dial-a-Ride drivers! Jacqui has been with Laketran for 8 years now and shared that as an employee of Laketran, she really enjoys serving our passengers and appreciates that Laketran recognizes and acknowledges you for a job well done. You could drive for Laketran and work with colleagues like Jacqui! Learn more about our Hiring Event on January 4 at laketran.com/careers

12/26/2022

Meet Ed, a Mechanic on our maintenance team here at Laketran. Ed loves working in our Maintenance Department because of the people and what they accomplish together. Each year, our Maintenance Department performs 6,000 preventative maintenance service jobs to keep our fleet safe and reliable. Laketran is looking for mechanics that would enjoy the challenge of working on a diverse fleet of electric, propane, diesel and gasoline vehicles. Join our maintenance team and get to work with people like Ed! Learn more about our upcoming hiring event at laketran.com/careers

12/25/2022

Wishing all of our employees, customers and vendors a very Merry Christmas!

12/24/2022

Route 1 is currently being driven by a Dial-a-Ride bus due to the weather. The white bus headed towards the mall is running 25 min behind. The bus headed to Painesville is blue and is on time.

12/23/2022

UPDATED: 5:16PM Multiple Service Alerts

- Routes 8 & 9 will not service Corporate Blvd for the remainder of the day due to road conditions. Please use Tyler Blvd bus stops.

- Routes 1-9 are not going to the mall. A shuttle bus is running every 15 minutes between the mall and Lakeland College transit center to connect with Local Routes 1-9. If you need to get to the mall, take the shuttle from Lakeland transit center.

This will hopefully avoid some holiday traffic, get you to an indoor waiting area quicker, and keep buses on schedule a bit more. Be safe out there.

12/23/2022

All in-county buses are running behind due to the weather. Check the Real Time Map to locate your bus. https://info.laketran.com/RouteMap/Index

12/22/2022

Route 1 is experiencing delays due to holiday traffic along Mentor Avenue between Painesville & Mentor. We anticipate this to continue through Saturday. Please use the Real-Time Map to track your bus. https://info.laketran.com/RouteMap/Index

12/21/2022

Careers at Laketran, an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Have you heard? Laketran is looking to hire 18 part-time drivers and mechanics! Join us on-site for our Hiring Event on January 4 from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. for a guaranteed interview to join our growing team. Ready to learn more? Visit laketran.com/careers

Careers at Laketran take you far. We offer competitive pay, excellent training, top-tier benefits package and jobs that serve the community.

12/19/2022

Laketran will close early on Saturday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) and Saturday, December 31 (New Year’s Eve). Local Routes 1- 9 will begin their last trips at 5:00 p.m. and service will end at 6:00 p.m. and the last Dial-a-Ride pick-up window will be 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Happy Holidays from all of us at Laketran!

12/16/2022

We had some great visitors this week. Jordan Pennell, Senator Sherrod Brown's local representative, stopped by to discuss federal funding opportunities and Leadership Lake County, Inc. visited us on their Environment Day for a demonstration of our electric bus charging infrastructure.

12/13/2022

Be on the lookout this holiday season for our holiday bus! Have you taken a ride yet through our winter wonderland?

12/11/2022

Starting December 12, Chester Street is only open to eastbound traffic, due to the installation of new water lines and road resurfacing. The route detour is as follows:

Route 4 Eastbound:

Left on E. Erie St.
Right on Richmond St.
Right on Chester St.
Right on N. State St.
Right on Main St.
Right on N. St. Clair to Painesville Transfer Center
Resume regular routing to Madison
There is no detour for Route 4 westbound. The detour will continue until March 2023. Track your bus on our real-time map: https://info.laketran.com/RouteMap/Index

12/09/2022

This holiday season, give the gift of Laketran. Gift certificates are now available to purchase for Local Route, Park-n-Ride or Dial-a-Ride fares. Physical certificates will be provided for you to give to your recipient. For more information, please contact our finance department at 440-350-1003.

12/08/2022

Yesterday we were honored to host students from Youth Leadership Lake County, Inc. for their Government Day, sharing with them the history of Laketran, and how our agency operates and is governed. We hope you learned a lot and enjoyed your time on our campus!

12/07/2022

Looking for a last minute holiday meal? Look no further than Dickey’s! Located along Route 1, Dickey’s has an amazing menu featuring wings, brisket and more! See their full menu at dickeys.com or visit them at 9434 Mentor Avenue.

12/06/2022

Georgia Peach, Ohio Harvest, Wedding Cake, Oh My! These are just some of the many scents available at Cleveland Candle Company ! Located along Route 9, Cleveland Candle Co. No appointment is necessary to come make a candle of your very own! To see all of their scent options and to learn more, visit them online at clecandleco.com

12/05/2022

Looking for a popcorn experience unlike any other? Then you need to head over to Northcoast Corn Creations, located along Route 3 in Willoughby! Some of their flavors include pizza, watermelon, blue raspberry and dill pickle, just to name a few! Available in both bags and tins, give them a try to see which popcorn flavor is your favorite! See all flavors at northcoastcorn.com/our-popcorn

12/02/2022

Are you looking for a fresh cut for the holidays? Make an appointment today at Ladies & Gentleman! Ladies & Gentleman has a wide variety of services including men’s and women’s haircuts, massages, manicures, and pedicures! Pamper someone on your gift list (or even yourself) this holiday season at Ladies & Gentleman, located along Route 1 on Mentor Avenue!

12/02/2022

UPDATE at 11:45AM: Our phone lines are now operating. Thank you for your patience.

Our phone lines are down. Dial-a-Ride trips can still be managed online with Request-a-Ride. If you need assistance, please contact us via our website at https://laketran.com/contact-us/
Sorry for any inconvenience.

12/01/2022

Looking for a unique gift this holiday season? Look no further than Shops by the Lake! Located at 1871 N. Ridge Road along Route 4 in Painesville, Shops by the Lake has over 150 vendors to shop with from crafts to vintage and antiques. More information can be found at shopsbythelake.com.

11/29/2022

SweetBerry Fresh Market, located along Routes 2 and 6, is the perfect place to get all of your fresh foods! Not only do they offer a large selection of fresh fruit and produce, they also have a Sub Shop and butcher to offer you special cut meats. Learn more about all SweetBerry has to offer by checking out their page at https://www.facebook.com/SweetBerryMarket/

11/29/2022

Due to an accident on I-90 Westbound, all Park-n-Ride buses will be delayed arriving downtown this evening. Please check the real time map for more information.

11/28/2022

Have you ever had the craving for a funnel cake or cheese on a stick, only to be disappointed that it isn’t fair season? Well turn that frown upside down, because Dynamite Dawgs is here for you! With an amazing menu of dawgs and fair favorites (including funnel cakes, deep fried Oreos, cheese on a stick and more), they even have a vegetarian dawg option! Be sure to check them out on Center Street along Route 8 the next time you are looking for a bite to eat!

11/25/2022

From stemless wine glasses and pint glasses to earrings and ornaments, there is something for everyone on your holiday list at Junie Balloonie! They even made us bus earrings! Located along Route 5 in Fairport Harbor, Junie Balloonie not only offers products for sale, but has a number of classes to offer as well! Visit junieballoonie.com to see all giftable options this holiday season!

11/25/2022

Due to a fire on N State Street, the Route 5 buses will be using the following detour this morning:

Left on Chester Avenue
Right on N St Clair Street
Right on Lynch Avenue
Back on Route

Check the real time map for more.

11/24/2022

From all of us at Laketran, we wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving. Our offices are closed today for the holiday and no services will operate. We look forward to riding with you again soon.

11/23/2022

With the snowy Northeast Ohio weather on the way, Atlas Cinemas is the perfect gift to keep you warm! Head over to one of their theaters (located along Routes 1,2,3,6,8 and 9) to enjoy a show and of course some candy or movie theater popcorn! Gift cards are available at all Atlas Cinema locations. Visit atlascinemas.net to learn more.

11/23/2022

Routes 3, 6 and 12 are currently detouring westbound. Leaving Shoregate, buses will take a right onto Lakeshore, a right onto E. 305th Street and a right on Lakeland, and then will resume their regular route.

The Route 12 bus that departs CSU at 5:00pm will not operate tonight. Please take the 5:15pm from CSU. We apologize for any inconvenience.

11/22/2022

Our offices will be closed on Thursday, November 24 for Thanksgiving and no services will operate. Please be sure to book your Dial-a-Ride trips in advance for the last week of November. Park-n-Ride will operate limited service on Friday, 11/25. Learn more about our holiday hours at https://laketran.com/alert/holiday-service-changes/

11/22/2022

Give the gift of wellness! The Mentor Salt Cave is located along Route 1 at 7501 Mentor Avenue. You can shop local at the Mentor Salt Cave this holiday season by purchasing a gift card or checking out products in their retail section at the front of the store, including salt infused room sprays and vino therapy lip balm. Learn more at mentorsaltcave.com

11/22/2022

Did you know Laketran partners with area high schools so students without cars have equal access to internships, CCP programs, jobs, and extra curricular programs? Today we're travel training students from Painesville City Local Schools and supporting the Wickliffe High School Career Fair. Check out these bus riders!!

11/21/2022

Have you visited Unique Like Me? Located along Routes 1, 4 and 5, Unique Like Me has a variety of unique, quality handmade and recycled items that make perfect holiday gifts! Their retail store on Main Street in Painesville offers students ages 16-22 with skills training. Be sure to stop into Unique Like Me soon!

11/18/2022

Receive Laketran Rider Alerts to Your Mobile Phone

Route 4 will detour Painesville Square road closure due to Spirit of Season event tonight.

Get Rider Alerts directly to your mobile phone! Text LAKETRAN to 313131 to receive text message Rider Alerts. Message & data rates apply.

11/16/2022

Due to an accident at Mentor Avenue and Fern Drive, Routes 1 and 9 are delayed. More information to come regarding detours, check the real time map for more.

11/16/2022

Not only can we drive, but we can cook! Today we enjoyed our UAW International Union Local 1834 Thanksgiving Dinner that kicks off our annual holiday charity drive. This year we're collecting hat, scarves, gloves and toys for Asa's Angels of Hope. 🦃

11/15/2022

Our offices will be closed on Thursday, November 24 for Thanksgiving and no services will operate. Please be sure to book your Dial-a-Ride trips in advance for the last week of November. Learn more about our holiday hours at https://laketran.com/alert/holiday-service-changes/

11/11/2022

Today we thank and honor all who have served our country. Thank you for your service. Just a reminder, we are open and all services are operating today.