public transit
noun
variants
US public transit
or British public transport
: mass transit
… public transit remains the smartest way to navigate hectic downtowns.—
John Rosenthal
John Rosenthal… 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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For those choosing to take public transit, the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System will not service any routes between Park Boulevard between University Avenue and City College during December Nights.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Dec. 2025
The line will stretch 10 miles and feature 22 stops along a corridor that has long been short on public transit.
—Esme Murphy, CBS News, 2 Dec. 2025
Winter, who was entering her 12th and final year as a state lawmaker due to term limits, was known as a champion of climate policy, transportation reform, and expanding public transit.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
The crossbody style stays close to you at all times, giving you peace of mind while wandering through crowded markets or hopping on public transit.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Dec. 2025
The line will stretch 10 miles and feature 22 stops along a corridor that has long been short on public transit.
—Esme Murphy, CBS News, 2 Dec. 2025
Winter, who was entering her 12th and final year as a state lawmaker due to term limits, was known as a champion of climate policy, transportation reform, and expanding public transit.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
The crossbody style stays close to you at all times, giving you peace of mind while wandering through crowded markets or hopping on public transit.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for public transit
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“Public transit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20transit. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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