The Most Livable City in the U.S.? It’s Not Where You Think.
We’re excited for this one. Join Paul Comfort for conversations with a CEO, former mayor, and an executive director. Plus, two cities making headlines for all the right reasons—Detroit, in the middle of a remarkable renaissance, and St. Cloud, Minnesota, crowned one of the world’s most livable cities.
Finally, Julie Gates returns with the latest industry headlines in the News Minute. Let’s go!
This Week on the Podcast
This week on Transit Unplugged, we’re heading to St. Cloud, Minnesota—twice named “Most Livable City in the World”—to hear how transit helped make that happen. CEO Ryan Daniel and longtime board chair/former mayor Dave Kleis share the secrets behind their enduring partnership and the innovative strategies driving Metro Bus forward.
From launching a rider-led redesign to building a new hydrogen fueling station powered by the city’s own waste-to-energy plant, this is a masterclass in community-centered transit leadership—with actionable insights for any system.
ICYMI: Detroit’s Robert Cramer
Detroit DOT Executive Director Robert Cramer shares how his agency is modernizing service, deepening regional coordination, and expanding fare-free models across the Motor City.
TRANSIT UNCUT: More Motown Adventures
Experience the full journey through Detroit like never before in this uncut edition of Transit Unplugged TV. Go beyond the broadcast with extended interviews giving you more of Detroit’s comeback story.
The News Minute
- Rural Transit Day!
- Trinity Metro launches Blue Line
- NOLA pilots late-night ferry
- Halifax extends free student rides
- Real-life Mario Kart for Comic-Con?
