Detroit Transportation Corporation
Robert Cramer is an accomplished transportation executive with extensive experience in public transit management. Since January 2025, Robert has served as the Executive Director of Transit for the City of Detroit, overseeing the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) and its extensive bus services. Prior to this role, Robert held the position of Chief Executive Officer at the Detroit Transportation Corporation and previously functioned as General Manager, managing significant operational and financial responsibilities. Robert's career also includes a tenure as Deputy General Manager and Acting General Manager at the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation, focusing on operational oversight and regional initiatives. Educationally, Robert holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Urban & Regional Planning from Michigan State University.
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Detroit Transportation Corporation
The Detroit Transportation Corporation (DTC), a Michigan Public Body Corporate, owns and operates the Detroit People Mover. The Detroit People Mover (DPM) was funded and built as part of a federal demonstration project designed to revitalize older, urban cities. The automated guideway system was intended to serve as part of an overall, regional transportation plan and a feeder system for five light rail lines. As a public transit system, it generates approximately 5,000 riders daily for routine business; various attractions, conventions, special and sporting events downtown can increase trips upward of 12-25,000 per day. The mission of the DPM is continuation of safe, reliable, efficient and accessible light rail transportation services that will serve to enhance business development and quality of life functions in Detroit.