Laketran Alerts

Service On-Time

5 Mar 2009 14:33

All Laketran buses are running on time, with no delays due to weather or construction anticiapted on the freeways today.

St. Patrick's Day Re-routes affecting Routes 10-14

17 Mar 2009 07:36

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Reroutes The following reroutes will be in effect for afternoon commuters on Tuesday, March 17, 2009. Routes 10, 11 These routes will not have a staging area on Rockwell. Passengers will have to catch the bus at any RTA stop on St. Clair between East Ninth and West Third. Routes 12 and 14 - 3:30 departure only 3:30 Route 12 and 3:30 Route 14 passengers will have to board at any RTA stop on Saint Clair between East 18th and West 3rd. All other Route 12 and Route 14 departures will follow the usual routing. Route 13 No Changes

Federal Building Stop being Moved Effective April 6

3 Apr 2009 14:59

The RTA Federal Building stop on Lakeside is being moved closer to East 9th Street. For safety reasons, effective Monday, April 6, 2009, Laketran will no longer use this stop. Please use either the East 6th or East 9th Street stops.

Federal Building stop restored effective 4/29

27 Apr 2009 10:23

The RTA Federal Building Stop on Lakeside has been moved back to its original location. Effective Monday, April 27,2009, Laketran will resume use of this stop.

Fare Increases and Service Adjustments Effective July 1, 2009

29 May 2009 12:45

New fares go into effect July 1, 2009 along with several service adjustments as follows.

Fare increases effective July 1, 2009:

Dial-a-Ride Regular Fare $10
Dial-a-Ride Senior/Disabled/Child Under 12 $2.50
Fixed Route Regular $1.75
Fixed Route Senior/Disabled/Child Under 12 $0.75
Commuter Express Regular $3.75
Commuter Express Monthly Pass $135
Commuter Express Student 10-Ride Ticket $15

All out-of-county Dial-a-Ride medical trips will be twice the base fare.
All multi-ride tickets will be for 10-Rides only.

Commuter Route changes:
Rt 14 - 5:35am departure will be eliminated
Rt 14 - 6:15am departure changed to 6:00am
Rt 12 - 7:10am departure will be eliminated
Rt 12 - 6:30am departure will change to 6:45am
Rt 12- 4:40pm and 5:00pm departures will be consolidated into a new single departure time of 4:55pm

Fare and Service Changes Effective July 1, 2009 Flyer

Laketran Closed Friday, July 3

1 Jun 2009 09:21

Laketran will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day. Effective July 1, 2009, the agency will close on all federally observed holidays.

Other dates the agency will close on in 2009 are:
Monday, September 7, Labor Day
Monday, October 12, Columbus Day
Wednesday November 11, Veterans Day
Thursday, November 26, Thanksgiving Day
Friday, December 25, Christmas Day

Passengers booking Dial-a-Ride trips will need to call for reservations a day ahead of usual.

Commuter Update Flyer 2

Dump the Pump Today- Twitter your experience!

18 Jun 2009 10:27
Today is National Dump the Pump Day!
Laketran commuters were treated to a copy of Crime Scene by B.J. Daniel, compliments of Harlequin and Great Lakes Mall, a Simon Property.
Riders are encouraged to share their commuting experience on Twitter. Also follow the #DumpThePump conversation at #DumpThePump

State Rt 306 Ramp Closure

24 Jun 2009 13:09
The eastbound ramps for State Rt 306 are closed until late July according to ODOT.
Laketran Rt 10 buses will initially follow their normal evening routing to the Market St. Park-n-Ride.
If the SR 615 eastbound ramp becomes too congested and backed up due to the SR 306 closure, the Route 10 buses will begin to use I-90 to SR 615, then travel north on SR 615 to Market St.

Partial Ticket Upgrade for July 2009 Fare Increase

25 Jun 2009 15:09
Laketran riders with partially used tickets may upgrade them to the new fare media that will be used effective July 1, 2009.
Riders will need to mail in exact payment in the form of a check or money order, or exchange them in person at Laketran headquarters located at 555 Lakeshore Blvd, Painesville, OH 44077. Exchange hours are Monday through Friday from 8 am until 4 pm. Laketran is closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of the July 4th holiday.

To determine payment amount needed find the corresponding ticket description and number of holes punched in your existing ticket on theExchange/Upgrade Chart. Please allow adequate time for receipt and delivery via U.S.Postal Service.
Questions may be directed to 440-350-1000 or laketran@laketran.com.

Laketran Riders Save with Local Merchants

7 Jul 2009 11:50
Value-added Laketran Tickets
Laketran riders can use their 10-Ride tickets and monthly passes to save money on local purchases with GreenPerks merchants in Lake County! Riders simply present their ticket at the time of purchase to receive discounts on products and services.
Looking for a great book? Stop at M & P Bargain Books in Willoughby off of Rt 91 & Euclid for 10% off.
Don’t feel like cooking after a long day at work? Call a GreenPerks restaurant while en route from downtown! Mama Sheshe’s Ribs(Painesville), T Bones Diner (Painesville) or Mike’s Kitchen Catering (Mentor) can have your dinner ready for pick up – and all offer 10% off!
Summer is a time for recreation. Attend a North Coast Fly Fishing meeting and receive a complimentary fly box! Family Karate in Mentor offers classes for all ages.
To receive these discounts, you must present your Laketran 10-ride ticket or monthly pass. Interested in becoming a GreenPerks merchant? Contact Jessie Baginski at 440-350-1008 or 440-283-9888 or email jbaginski@laketran.com !

Laketran CLOSED on October 12 in Observance of Columbus Day

1 Oct 2009 16:23
Laketran operations and headquarters will be closed on Monday, October 12 in observance of Columbus Day.

Laketran CLOSED on November 26 in observance of Thanksgiving Day

17 Nov 2009 09:58
Laketran will be CLOSED on Thursday, November 26 in observance of Thanksgiving Day. All operations will resume at regular hours on Friday, November 27.

Commuter Service Changes for Holiday Weeks

16 Dec 2009 11:35

Cleveland Express Routes will be changed on the following dates:
Friday, November 27, 2009
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Thursday, December 31, 2009.

On the above dates, ONLY the following morning departures will run:
Route 10: 6:25, 7:00, 7:35
Route 11: 6:25 Madison, 7:00 Lakeland
Route 12: 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00
Route 13: 6:40
Route 14: 6:00, 7:00

On the above dates, ONLY the following evening departures will run:
Route 10: 4:15, 4:45, 5:10*, 5:40
Route 11: 4:45
Route 12: 3:20, 4:20, 5:00, 6:00
Route 13: 5:05
Route 14: 3:10, 4:10, 4:55*

On Wednesday, November 25, 2009, there will be a special 1:00 p.m. departure from downtown to all Laketran Park-n-ride Lots as needed. The departure will begin at East 22 & Chester near CSU at 1:00 p.m. and pick up at all regular afternoon stops except East 6th and Superior.

2010 Federal Holidays and Observed Holiday Dates

9 Feb 2010 10:26

Laketran will be closed on the following federal holidays/observed holiday dates in 2010:

Friday, January 1 New Year's Day
Monday, January 18 Martin Luther King Day
Monday, February 15 President's Day
Monday, May 31 Memorial Day
Monday, July 5 Independence Day Observed
Monday, September 6 Labor Day
Monday, October 11 Columbus Day
Thursday, November 11 Veterans Day
Thursday, November 25 Thanksgiving Day
Friday, December 24 Christmas Day Observed
Friday, December 31, 2010 -- New Year's Day 2011 Observed

Riders using Laketran's Dial-a-Ride services should call an additional day in advance to schedule rides following a holiday date.

All Laketran services and offices will be closed on these dates.

Christmas and New Year's Weeks Commuter Service Changes

16 Dec 2009 11:37

Cleveland Express Routes will be changed on the following dates:
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Thursday, December 31, 2009.

On the above dates, ONLY the following morning departures will run:
Route 10: 6:25, 7:00, 7:35
Route 11: 6:25 Madison, 7:00 Lakeland
Route 12: 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00
Route 13: 6:40
Route 14: 6:00, 7:00

On the above dates, ONLY the following evening departures will run:
Route 10: 4:15, 4:45, 5:10*, 5:40
Route 11: 4:45
Route 12: 3:20, 4:20, 5:00, 6:00
Route 13: 5:05
Route 14: 3:10, 4:10, 4:55*

On Thursday, December 24, 2009, there will be a special 1:00 p.m. departure from downtown to all Laketran Park-n-ride Lots as needed. The departure will begin at East 22 & Chester near CSU at 1:00 p.m. and pick up at all regular afternoon stops except East 6th and Superior.
There will NOT be a midday bus on Thursday, December 31.

Laketran Closed for Martin Luther King Day and President's Day

9 Feb 2010 10:24

Laketran will be closed on the following federal holidays/observed holiday dates in January and February of 2010:

Monday, January 18 Martin Luther King Day
Monday, February 15 President's Day

All Laketran services and offices will be closed on these dates.

Riders using Laketran's Dial-a-Ride services should call an additional day in advance to schedule rides following a holiday date.

For a complete listing of all 2010 Holidays, please view2010 Federal Holiday Closings

Laketran closed on Monday, February 15 in observance of President's Day

9 Feb 2010 10:27

Laketran will be closed on the following federal holidays/observed holiday dates in February of 2010:

Monday, February 15 President's Day

All Laketran services and offices will be closed on this date.

Riders using Laketran's Dial-a-Ride services should call an additional day in advance to schedule rides following a holiday date.

For a complete listing of all 2010 Holidays, please view2010 Federal Holiday Closings

St. Patrick's Day Reroutes

12 Mar 2010 13:53
Routes 10 and 11
These routes will not have a staging area on Rockwell. Passengers will have to catch the bus at any RTA stop on the north side of St. Clair between East 18th and West 3rd.

Route 13
No changes.

Routes 12 and 14
The 3:20 and 4:20 Route 12 and the 3:10 Route 14 passengers will have to board at any RTA stop on the north side of St. Clair between East 18th and West 3rd. All other Route 12 departures will follow the usual routing.

The 4:10 and 4:55 Route 14 departures will follow the usual routing until East 9th and Rockwell (no layover on Rockwell) continue East 9th to St. Clair. Passengers will have to catch the bus at any RTA stops on the north side of St. Clair between East 9th and West 3rd.

Rider Alert

24 Mar 2010 16:12

A truck overturned on Dead Mans Curve. This curve is closed both east and west.
Laketran is redirecting Cleveland Express buses inbound to Cleveland taking either E-55, or if the inbound traffic flow is good, are using East Ninth and then go to their starting points.

Laketran Express buses, on the outbound back to Lake County, will all be using either West Third or East Ninth Street to return (east bound.)

Drivers are being released early to head downtown.

Public Square Closing- July 1 Afternoon ONLY

29 Jun 2010 11:49

The City of Cleveland will be closing the Public Square area on Thursday afternoon, July 1, 2010. Morning commuters will not be affected.

Laketran afternoon commuters, normally utilizing the Public Square area and along West Third to catch Laketran buses will have to flag the bus down along the below rerouting:

Routes 10 and 11
Stage on Rockwell
Left (South) on East Third
No Public Square area
Left (East) on Superior
Left (North) on East Sixth
Left (West) on Lakeside
Right (North) on West Third to Shoreway

Route 12 and Route 13
Normal route to St. Clair
St. Clair west only
No East 6th, No Public Square area
Resume normal routing from St. Clair
Right (North) West Third
Right (East) Lakeside East
Left (North) East Ninth to Shoreway

Route 14
Normal route to Rockwell
Left (South) on East Third
No Public Square area
Left (East) on Superior
Left (North) on East Sixth
Left (West) on Lakeside
Right (North) on West Third to Shoreway

Laketran will resume normal routing on Friday, July 2, 2010

Laketran Closed on Monday, July 5

2 Jul 2010 08:41
Laketran will be closed on Monday, July 5 in observation of the Independence Day Holiday.

Commuter Challenge July 17-31

19 Jul 2010 14:06
Laketran is encouraging all riders to participate in NOACA's 2010 Commuter Challenge

Log on to NOACA.org - Record your mileage and savings; take the survey and register to win prizes - all for being a smart commuter!

Laketran Closed Monday September 6

19 Aug 2010 10:09

Laketran offices will be closed on Monday, September 6 in Observation of Labor Day. No services will operate on that day.

Laketran will also be closed on the following dates in 2010:
Monday, October 11 Columbus Day

Thursday, November 11 Veterans Day

Thursday, November 25 Thanksgiving Day

Friday, December 24 in observation of Christmas Day

Friday, December 31 in observation of New Years Day