public transit
noun
variants
US public transit
or British public transport
: mass transit
… public transit remains the smartest way to navigate hectic downtowns.—
National Geographer Traveler
National Geographer Traveler… jobs restoring our water sewage systems, our highways and bridges, our public transit system and our crumbling schools, ports and public buildings.—Ralph Nader
Ralph NaderExamples of public transit in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Plans for a traffic-easing public transit system at Los Angeles International Airport have also been delayed once again, my L.A. Times colleague Colleen Shalby reports.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Charlotte’s had little to no success finding new money to launch its public transit plans, but council members started a conversation Monday about a different way to pay.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2024
The Best Times to Visit Paris for Great Weather, Events, and Fewer Crowds
How to Get There
The city’s two main international airports, Charles de Gaulle and Orly Airport, offer easy and affordable access to Paris by public transit in under an hour.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
Then, Covid hit, a nightmare scenario for public transit.
—USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024
There are some logistical questions that have yet to be answered too, including how people will ultimately get to future stations in areas that have limited public transit.
—Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
As a result, the Border Patrol resumed daily releases of adult migrants at a public transit center in south San Diego on Friday.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
This year, a public transit system is honoring her during Black History Month.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 23 Feb. 2024
The site would not require alterations to the existing highways, team officials said, and there are 22 potential ways for fans to get to the ballpark, including public transit options like the streetcar that will run a couple blocks away.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 Feb. 2024
Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Charlotte’s had little to no success finding new money to launch its public transit plans, but council members started a conversation Monday about a different way to pay.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2024
The Best Times to Visit Paris for Great Weather, Events, and Fewer Crowds
How to Get There
The city’s two main international airports, Charles de Gaulle and Orly Airport, offer easy and affordable access to Paris by public transit in under an hour.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
Then, Covid hit, a nightmare scenario for public transit.
—USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024
There are some logistical questions that have yet to be answered too, including how people will ultimately get to future stations in areas that have limited public transit.
—Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
As a result, the Border Patrol resumed daily releases of adult migrants at a public transit center in south San Diego on Friday.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
This year, a public transit system is honoring her during Black History Month.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 23 Feb. 2024
The site would not require alterations to the existing highways, team officials said, and there are 22 potential ways for fans to get to the ballpark, including public transit options like the streetcar that will run a couple blocks away.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 Feb. 2024
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“Public transit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20transit. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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