LakeXpress News & Updates
LakeXpress to permanently change start time of Mount Dora route to serve students
The start time of LakeXpress’ Route 3 in downtown Mount Dora will be changed beginning Monday, Aug. 23, to one hour earlier at 6:38 a.m., Monday-Friday.
August 20, 2010
LakeXpress route to be affected by road closure in Mount Dora
Route 3 of LakeXpress will be modified on Wednesday, Aug. 17, due to the temporary road closure of South Rossiter Street between East Plymouth Avenue to East Liberty Avenue.
August 17, 2010
Lake County Public Transportation Division, Lake-Sumter MPO seek public input on Transit Development Plan
The Lake County Public Transportation Division and Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) are seeking public input as it works to update its Transit Development Plan (TDP), a 10-year strategic planning, development and operations guide for providing public transportation in Lake County.
August 11, 2010
Mobile Advertising: LakeXpress unveils bus wrapping
LakeXpress, Lake County’s public transportation service, recently began a new bus-wrapping service that offers advertising opportunities to reach consumers on a daily basis.
June 28, 2010
LakeXpress to close July 5 to observe Fourth of July
LakeXpress, Lake County’s public transportation service, will not operate on Monday, July 5, to observe Independence Day.
June 24, 2010
LakeXpress visits local elementary school students
On Wednesday, staff from LakeXpress visited Eustis Heights Elementary to participate in the school’s “Transportation Day.”
June 4, 2010
LakeXpress to close for Memorial Day
LakeXpress, Lake County’s public transportation service, will not operate on Memorial Day.
May 27, 2010
Law enforcement credits increased patrols, LakeXpress for safer Bikefest
During a series of meetings to evaluate the safety operations of Bikefest, the Leesburg Police Department and Lake County Sheriff’s Office have credited the addition of LakeXpress, Lake County’s public transportation service, to the three-day event last month with increasing the overall safety of one of the County’s most attended festivals.
May 26, 2010
Wheels on the (LakeXpress) bus go round and round to Eustis elementary school event
The Lake County Department of Economic Development & Community Services, Public Transportation Division, will participate in “Transportation Day” on Wednesday, June 2, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Eustis Heights Elementary, located at 310 W. Taylor Ave. in Eustis.
May 21, 2010
LakeXpress offers free summer bus rides for students
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners approved a measure this week to allow the Department of Economic Development & Community Services, Public Transportation Division, to waive student fares (with valid ID) on LakeXpress this summer from June to August.
May 14, 2010
LakeXpress seeks ‘mystery rider’ volunteers
LakeXpress, the County’s public transportation service, is seeking volunteers who are willing to be “mystery riders” to evaluate the service from a customer's perspective and provide feedback to County staff.
April 19, 2010
Lake County’s public transportation service to provide shuttles for Leesburg Bikefest
Staff from LakeXpress, Lake County’s public transportation service, is gearing up for its new Park N’ Ride service that will ferry guests into the crowded streets and venues of downtown Leesburg for the 14th Annual Leesburg Bikefest on April 23-25.
April 13, 2010
Lake County touts bus service at County Fair
When the Lake County Fair opens this evening at the Lake County Fairgrounds, located at 2101 County Road 452 in Eustis, the Lake County booth will be promoting LakeXpress, the County’s public transportation service.
April 8, 2010
LakeXpress encourages riders to ‘tell their story’
Staff from LakeXpress, Lake County’s public transportation service, is encouraging its riders to participate in the Florida Public Transportation Association’s “Tell Your Story” contest for a chance to win a 42-inch flat screen television.
March 8, 2010
LakeXpress route to be affected by festival in Mount Dora
Route 3 of LakeXpress will be modified on Friday, Feb. 5, after 4 p.m. in downtown Mount Dora due to the 35th Annual Mount Dora Arts Festival.
February 4, 2010
LakeXpress route in Mount Dora to change in 2010
Beginning Monday, Jan. 4, route 3 of LakeXpress in Mount Dora will change as it will no longer use Tremain Street but it will shift to Donnelly Street.
December 16, 2009
‘Stuff the Bus’ food drive collects more than 4,200 pounds
The Lake County Department of Community Services, Public Transportation Division, collected more than 4,200 pounds of food during its annual “Stuff the Bus” food drive on Nov. 21 at Wal-Mart stores in Leesburg and Mount Dora.
December 4, 2009
Lake County Government to close Nov. 26 & 27 for Thanksgiving
All offices of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, Clerk of Courts, Property Appraiser, Sheriff’s Office, Supervisor of Elections and Tax Collector will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
November 20, 2009
REMINDER: 'Stuff the Bus' food drive is Saturday
The Lake County Department of Community Services, Public Transportation Division, is hosting its Annual Stuff the Bus campaign on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at area Wal-Mart stores.
November 20, 2009
Lake County encourages residents to help 'Stuff the Bus'
The Lake County Department of Community Services, Public Transportation Division, is hosting its Annual Stuff the Bus campaign on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at area Wal-Mart stores.
November 3, 2009
Meeting scheduled to discuss change in South Lake bus service
The Lake County Department of Community Services, Public Transportation Division, has scheduled a community meeting on Monday, Sept. 14, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Jenkins Auditorium, located at 691 W. Montrose St. in Clermont, to discuss service changes to LYNX Route 204, which runs from the Clermont Park & Ride Lot to downtown Orlando.
September 3, 2009
Hybrid bus makes appearance on LakeXpress route
As part of a demonstration opportunity through the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), the Lake County Department of Community Services, Public Transportation Division, is pleased to announce the arrival last week of the “Hybrid Ride,” a 31-foot bus operating on the LakeXpress’ Route 4 until Sept. 4.
August 31, 2009
REMINDER: Lake County offices, buses closed Friday
All offices of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, Clerk of Courts, Tax Collector, Sheriff’s Office, Property Appraiser and Supervisor of Elections will be closed Friday, July 3, to observe Independence Day.
July 2, 2009
LakeXpress bus system officially connects with LYNX
During a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday morning, officials from Lake County, City of Umatilla and the Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) trumpeted the arrival of a new bus route for LakeXpress, Lake County’s public transportation service, that connects it to LYNX, Central Florida’s Regional Transportation Authority.
July 1, 2009
Local officials to celebrate new bus route on July 1 at 9 a.m.
Officials from Lake County, City of Umatilla and the Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newest LakeXpress route from Umatilla to Zellwood on Wednesday, July 1, at 9 a.m. at Cadwell Park, located at 4 Cassady St. in Umatilla.
June 29, 2009
Public Transportation Division encourages Lake County residents to ‘Dump the Pump’ on June 18
The Lake County Public Transportation Division is joining the American Public Transportation Association and transit systems across the country to celebrate the Fourth Annual National Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, June 18.
June 15, 2009
LakeXpress to begin new bus route on July 1
Beginning Wednesday, July 1, a new bus route for LakeXpress will begin operating from the Altoona Post Office on State Road 19 to the community of Zellwood on U.S. Highway 441 where passengers can transfer to LYNX route 44.
June 10, 2009
LakeXpress promotes free bus rides for students until Aug. 31
The Department of Community Services, Public Transportation Division, is waiving student fares (with valid ID) on LakeXpress until Monday, Aug. 31.
June 9, 2009
County Commission approves LakeXpress route changes
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners approved this month route changes to LakeXpress, the County’s public transportation service, which will go into effect on Monday, March 16.
March 11, 2009
Public Transportation Division requests public comments on proposed LakeXpress route changes
The Lake County Department of Community Services, Public Transportation Division, is seeking public comments on several proposed route changes to LakeXpress, the County’s public transportation service.
January 12, 2009
Commission approves free bus fares for students in Dec. & Jan.
At its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, the Lake County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a request by the Department of Community Services, Public Transportation Division, to waive student fares on LakeXpress for December and January.
December 2, 2008
More than 6,000 pounds of food donated to Lake County’s ‘Stuff the Bus’ campaign
The Lake County Department of Community Services collected more than 6,000 pounds of food during its 3rd Annual “Stuff the Bus” campaign this past Saturday, Nov. 22, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
November 24, 2008
Final Phase for Public Involvement regarding the 2020 Transit Development Plan
The Lake~Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) along with the Lake County Public Transportation Department is wrapping up the major update to the 2020 Transit Development Plan (TDP).
August 14, 2008
Introductory free fares for Mount Dora route to end Friday, Aug. 1
LakeXpress, Lake County’s public transportation service, will end its introductory free rides for its circulator route in Mount Dora on Aug. 1.
July 30, 2008
Could new bus route benefit downtown businesses?
LakeXpress, Lake County’s public transportation service, unveiled its newest route Tuesday in Mount Dora and while local residents are seeing the immediate benefit, businesses in the bustling downtown of Mount Dora are warming up to the potential the new bus line brings to the area.
July 2, 2008
LakeXpress to unveil new Mount Dora route on July 1
LakeXpress, Lake County’s public transportation service, will introduce a circulator route in the City of Mount Dora on Tuesday, July 1.
June 20, 2008
Public Involvement Strategies and Objectives
The Lake~Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has set in motion the major update for the Lake County 2020 Transit Development Plan (TDP). The MPO considers transit as a major factor in everyone’s future mobility options and this Plan will set the stage for future investments in transit.
May 22, 2008
LakeXpress to celebrate one-year anniversary on Wednesday, May 21, by offering free rides
LakeXpress, Lake County’s public transportation service, is celebrating its one-year anniversary on Wednesday, May 21, by offering coupons for a free bus ride available in the Monday edition of local newspapers.
May 16, 2008
LakeXpress route to be affected by road closure in Leesburg area
Route 2 of LakeXpress will be modified on Friday, April 25, along Main Street in downtown Leesburg due to the Leesburg Bikefest.
April 24, 2008
LakeXpress route to be affected by road closures in Leesburg area
The westbound course of LakeXpress' Route 1 will be modified from Wednesday, March 5, to Friday, March 7, due to construction near Newell Hill and Bentley roads in the Leesburg area.
March 4, 2008
Public Transportation Division schedules public meetings to receive comments about proposed bus route changes
The Lake County Department of Community Services, Public Transportation Division, is scheduling two public meetings for Monday, Nov. 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Leesburg Community Building, located at 109 E. Dixie Ave., to receive public comments about proposed route changes for LakeXpress.
November 8, 2007
LakeXpress rolls along one month after fares are instituted
LakeXpress continues to attract more than 250 passengers daily after fares were instituted one month ago.
September 21, 2007
Introductory free fares for LakeXpress to end Friday, Aug. 17
Lake County's newest public transportation service, LakeXpress, will discontinue introductory fares after Friday, Aug. 17.
August 16, 2007
Leesburg chamber celebrates new downtown bus route
A few raindrops couldn't dampen the spirits of the Leesburg Chamber of Commerce as they collectively cheered the new downtown Leesburg bus service, LakeXpress, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Thursday morning.
August 2, 2007
Leesburg chamber to cut ribbon for new downtown bus line
Members of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Leesburg Chamber of Commerce will cut the ribbon to the LakeXpress' downtown Leesburg bus line on Thursday, Aug. 2, at 8:05 a.m. at the chamber's office, located at 103 S. Sixth St.
July 31, 2007
Lake County buses and reading share the same chapter again
A community effort to solve a transportation problem is bringing the joy of reading to children of the Paisley community in Lake County.
June 21, 2007
Officials to cut ribbon for Lake County's new public bus line
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners, and its partners through the Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), will cut the ribbon to the County's newest public-transportation endeavor, the LakeXpress bus line, on Monday, June 11, at 9 a.m. in front of the Lake County Administration Building, located at 315 W. Main St., Tavares.
June 7, 2007
Reading and Riding with LakeXpress and Lake County Library System
Lake County Library System and Lake County's new public transportation service, LakeXpress, is offering a free paperback book to each rider.
June 7, 2007
Xpression of success: Bus ridership doubles in 2nd week
Lake County's new public transportation service, LakeXpress, is experiencing greater success than expected after only its second week of operation.
June 1, 2007
Xpress delivery: Bus service debuts in the nick of time
As gas prices locally and nationwide spiral upward, Lake County's new public transportation service, LakeXpress, is offering the most economical ride along the U.S. Highway 441 corridor.
May 25, 2007
County, Clerk of the Court offices and LakeXpress to close for Memorial Day
All Lake County Board of County Commission administrative offices and Lake County Clerk of the Court offices will be closed Monday, May 28, to observe Memorial Day.
May 18, 2007
Lake County's new bus service to roll out May 21
Lake County's newest public-transportation endeavor, the LakeXpress bus line, will begin service on Monday, May 21, at 6 a.m.
May 17, 2007
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