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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lake County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Lake Tran Airport Express Shuttle Beta Launch
Lake Tran is testing a $25 round-trip, door-to-door shuttle to Cleveland Hopkins Airport — $10 per extra guest, kids under two free, bookable online. Commissioners say it could save residents money versus parking, gas, or rideshares during holiday travel.
Girdled Road resurfacing – Phase 1 (Concord Township)
Bids will be advertised starting with an August 19, 2026 opening for Phase 1 of the Blackmore Road rebuild in Perry Township.
Winter road salt supply
The county bought its winter salt from Morton Salt for $2.12 million, keeping road crews supplied for snow and ice season.
Wood Road and Madison Avenue Road Closures Affecting Relocating Business
A paintball business owner moving to Madison says one side of Wood Road is closed and the other borders railroad tracks, blocking her equipment deliveries, costing her money daily. Commissioner Beverage promised a conversation with the county engineer.
Culvert improvements on Hopkins and Haines roads
Nearly $1 million in culvert work is moving forward on Hopkins Road in Mentor and Haines Road in Madison Township, plus waterline, sewer and water plant projects across the county.
I-90 pavement conditions
A resident who couldn't attend submitted a written concern about the extremely poor pavement on I-90 in Lake County, calling it a safety issue. Commissioners explained ODOT controls the maintenance schedule but said the work is on ODOT's books and pledged to get the resident a timeline.