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. —
Fred Barnes
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Illinois lawmakers ended their spring legislative session without finding a way to plug the gaping $771 million budget gap facing the region’s mass transit systems next year.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
But there were other pinch points that kept the transportation bill open for weeks, from discussions about emissions to the structure of mass transit.
—Clay Masters, Twin Cities, 2 June 2025
Some visitors may experience inconveniences — like having to recycle or use mass transit instead of driving.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Traffic is down, commutes are faster and mass transit ridership is up.
—Winnie Hu, New York Times, 12 May 2025
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Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
But there were other pinch points that kept the transportation bill open for weeks, from discussions about emissions to the structure of mass transit.
—Clay Masters, Twin Cities, 2 June 2025
Some visitors may experience inconveniences — like having to recycle or use mass transit instead of driving.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Traffic is down, commutes are faster and mass transit ridership is up.
—Winnie Hu, New York Times, 12 May 2025
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“Mass transit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mass%20transit. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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