Laketran has launched a new Park-n-Ride Route 13 to University Circle, effective August 4, providing weekday service aimed at improving access to jobs at local healthcare, education, and cultural institutions. The service will operate with four daily departures from Painesville Township, Mentor, and Wickliffe. University Circle's employment, primarily in healthcare, has grown by 37% since 2012, warranting reliable public transit options. The expansion aims to diversify destinations and increase ridership while maintaining cost neutrality by reallocating resources from less utilized routes in downtown Cleveland.
Laketran's new Route 13 will offer weekday service to University Circle, facilitating access to up to 70,000 jobs and enhancing mobility for commuters from Lake County.
The employment growth in University Circle, driven largely by healthcare, has increased by 37% since 2012, highlighting the significance of reliable public transit.
Laketran's service expansion strategically shifts from underutilized downtown routes, aiming to diversify commuter destinations while remaining cost-neutral for the agency.
This expansion is designed to attract more commuters and align with Laketran's long-term goal of enhancing service efficiency and ridership systemwide.
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