Detroit Transit: Robert Cramer on the People Mover, Fare-Free Service, and Urban Mobility

When most people think of Detroit, they think cars. But behind the Motor City moniker is a layered, multi-agency public transit system—and Robert Cramer is helping connect the dots.   As Executive Director of Transit for the City of Detroit, Cramer leads both DDOT and Detroit Transportation Corporation, operator of the iconic elevated People Mover. In this episode, Paul Comfort joins Robert for a ride downtown and a deep dive into Detroit’s evolving mobility story.   You'll hear how:  The People Mover went fare-free—and what happened nextDetroit is coordinating between suburban, city, and regional agenciesTransit plays a role in the city's ongoing revitalizationCramer’s planning background shaped his vision for service, connectivity, and rider experiencePlus: the story behind Detroit’s international connections with Canada, sports district access, and what it takes to lead transit in the heart of America’s car capital.     Credits:   Transit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo   Creator, Host, + Producer: Paul Comfort Executive Producer: Julie Gates Producer + Newsletter Editor: Chris O'Keeffe Associate Producer: Cyndi Raskin   Special thanks to: Brand Design: Tina Olagundoye Social Media: Tatyana Mechkarova   Got a question or comment? Email us at info@transitunplugged.com   Subscribe to the Transit Unplugged Newsletter: transitunplugged.com/subscribe-to-the-transit-unplugged-newsletter   Follow Transit Unplugged YouTube X (Twitter) Instagram LinkedIn