mass transit
noun
chiefly US
: the transportation of large numbers of people by means of buses, subway trains, etc., especially within urban areas
also
: the system, vehicles, or facilities engaged in such transportation
I rode mass transit—first the bus, then Metro—for nearly two decades. —
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Whether a potential strike is resolved quickly, or avoided completely, the threat of any disruption reinforces just how vital mass transit is to the New York sports scene.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
The money goes into the Federal Highway Trust Fund, which helps pay for highway and mass transit projects across the country.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Federal gas taxes help pay to maintain highways and provide mass transit.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Good mass transit and walkable cities often eliminate the need for a car, and temporary stays eliminate mortgage costs and upkeep.
—Carole Rosenblat, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
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Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
The money goes into the Federal Highway Trust Fund, which helps pay for highway and mass transit projects across the country.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Federal gas taxes help pay to maintain highways and provide mass transit.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Good mass transit and walkable cities often eliminate the need for a car, and temporary stays eliminate mortgage costs and upkeep.
—Carole Rosenblat, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for mass transit
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“Mass transit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mass%20transit. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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