Laketran and Geauga Transit will honor civil rights icon Rosa Parks this week by reserving the front seat on their buses. From February 3 through February 8, a commemorative sign will be placed on the reserved seat. The NAACP of Lake County is offering free All-Day bus passes to those interested in riding Laketran during the tribute.
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Laketran and Geauga Transit will honor the life of civil rights icon Rosa Parks this week by reserving the front seat on their buses.
Pam Morse, Past President of NAACP of Lake County, encourages individuals to actively participate in the tribute by riding Laketran buses and taking selfies next to the seat reserved for Parks.
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