Laketran, the regional public transit agency serving Lake County, OH, has announced the acquisition of the first federal grant for Geauga Transit since assuming management of the neighboring transit system. “The achievement represents a significant step toward enhancing mobility and accessibility for residents of Geauga County, OH,” according to a press release. “The Federal Transit…

Pace, which serves 274 municipalities in Cook, Will, DuPage, Kane, Lake and McHenry counties in northeastern Illinois, welcomed state, county, and local leaders to celebrate the launch of the newest addition to Pace’s growing rapid transit network, the Pulse Dempster Line. The service began daily operations on October 29. Pace Chairman Rick Kwasneski welcomed guests…

Laketran (Painesville Township, OH) has announced an increase in ridership following the expansion of services earlier this year. Last May, Laketran expanded its Local Route and Dial-a-Ride hours to 5 a.m. – 9 p.m., as well as the doubling of service on Saturdays from two-hour headways to hourly service. Laketran saw a 32 percent ridership…

The Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA) marked its 30th anniversary with a heartfelt ceremony, underlining the organization’s three-decade commitment to serving the High Desert community. The celebration took place at VVTA’s headquarters on Smoke Tree Street, in Hesperia, CA, on October 20. The highlight of the celebration was the unveiling of a special anniversary bus…

The newest addition to Pace’s (Arlington Heights, IL) rapid transit network, the Pulse Dempster Line, will begin daily service on Sunday, October 29. “Pulse provides premium transportation with limited stops, modern stations, and frequent service. Pulse Dempster’s purple-branded buses will run every 15 to 20 minutes, ensuring riders along Dempster Street in the northern Chicago…

Lake County, OH, residents can take Laketran’s local routes 1-9 or a door-to-door Dial-a-Ride trip free to their polling location on Election Day for the general election with Laketran’s Vote & Ride program. Polling locations in Lake County are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on November 7. Free rides are also available to vote…

The Ohio Public Transportation Association (OPTA) presented the 2023 Excellence Awards at its recent annual conference. The Excellence Awards honor individuals and organizations who have exemplified leadership and advocacy for public transit in Ohio. This year OPTA recognized two of Laketran’s top officials for their accomplishments and service to Lake County’s transit system. Director of…

Pace Bus (Arlington Heights, IL) recently hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the expansion of the Round Lake Area On Demand, a change that more than doubles the service area and adds more vehicles to the program, providing additional flexible weekday service to a larger portion of western Lake County. “Pace On Demand is an innovative alternative to…