For about 1 in 13 Lakeland households, getting to work, groceries, school, and doctor visits can mean long walks in heat or rain, missed buses, and costly workarounds.
Category: Transportation & Infrastructure
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Polk County Launches Bus Pass Program to Help Residents Get to Court
A new partnership in Polk County is tackling a hidden barrier to navigating the justice system.
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Operation Green Light Offers a Path to Help Restore Driver’s Licenses
The one-week event waives collection fees from April 13-17. Full payment is still required.
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Lakeland Stayed Bronze for Bikeability. Here’s What Riders Say Needs to Change.
Lakeland is expanding trails, but reaching Silver will require safer routes for everyday riders.
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Free Bus Rides for LVIM Patients Now on Citrus Connection
Free Citrus Connection rides help remove a persistent obstacle to care, essentials and work across Polk County.
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Citrus Connection Expands Evening Service to Meet Rider Needs
FDOT grant extends evening bus hours to support Polk workers and families
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Lakeland Electric Rate Increases Tied to Fuel and Environmental Costs
Typical household to see about $3.20 added to monthly bill as city covers environmental costs and fuel hikes.
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Memorial Boulevard: Can a New Homeless Shelter and Economic Revitalization Coexist?
‘Memorial Works’ crew would give homeless people stipends for cleaning, landscaping and beautification.
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Transit: City Says Bus Shelters Are… Complicated
Advertisers could provide needed shelters for free. City leaders say, not so fast.
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Transit: Why Are Our Bus Stops Bare?
Shelter, shade — and the policy that prevents them.
