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
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Stein’s endorsement comes just over two weeks before early voting begins and as Charlotte reckons with safety concerns on its public transit system after a high-profile stabbing.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Replacing cars with public transit is not the answer.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
The Blue Line is the last of three new bus lines designed to improve the speed and accessibility of the city's public transit systems.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
The winds have prompted Hong Kong and Macao – together home to more than 8 million people – to issue their highest hurricane warning signal, with schools, businesses and public transit largely closed, including the city’s airport, one of Asia’s busiest.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
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Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Replacing cars with public transit is not the answer.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
The Blue Line is the last of three new bus lines designed to improve the speed and accessibility of the city's public transit systems.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
The winds have prompted Hong Kong and Macao – together home to more than 8 million people – to issue their highest hurricane warning signal, with schools, businesses and public transit largely closed, including the city’s airport, one of Asia’s busiest.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Public transit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20transit. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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