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

… jobs restoring our water sewage systems, our highways and bridges, our public transit system and our crumbling schools, ports and public buildings.

—Ralph Nader

Examples of public transit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Local leaders have pointed to the success of public transit in Los Angeles during the World Cup — a significant, albeit much smaller test run ahead of the 2028 Games — as a sign for what’s to come. — Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

In conversations with fellow residents, Rice explained that the revenues from the sales tax would be split between public transit funding and road safety projects to help prevent serious injuries and deaths due to car crashes. — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

If elected, Stacy Lake has pledged to create a countywide public transit system separate from the KCATA, based on a rapid bus line linking far eastern Jackson County to the heart of Kansas City. — Ilana Arougheti july 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

How to get to Lollapalooza Taking CTA or other public transit to Lollapalooza is strongly encouraged. — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for public transit

• paratransit