Laketran Connects Lake County to Growing Cleveland Job Hub

Laketran, Lake County, OH, has expanded its Park-n-Ride commuter service to University Circle, one of northeast Ohio’s fastest-growing employment centers, to help residents access jobs at many of the area’s healthcare, higher education, and cultural institutions.

Route 13 will offer weekday service with four daily departures from Park-n-Ride lots in Painesville Township, Mentor, and Wickliffe. With up to 70,000 jobs accessible to the new route, the University Circle area now rivals downtown Cleveland in attracting commuters from Lake County.

“The job growth and staggering employment density of the University Circle area make it a great destination for commuter service,” said Laketran CEO Ben Capelle. “With most of its workforce in healthcare and unable to work remotely, reliable public transit options are essential to support its continued growth.”

By shifting service from underutilized downtown Cleveland routes, Laketran is maximizing efficiency without requiring additional funding.

“This expansion reflects our long-term goal to reach more destinations and attract more commuters to our Park-n-Ride service,” said Capelle. “Especially since COVID, we’ve seen a decline in traditional office commutes, while healthcare workers continue to travel every day. We’re shifting resources to better serve those essential employees.”