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 Nader
Examples of public transit in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Preliminary data from transportation officials also suggest that the closure has prompted more Angelenos to take public transit, heeding calls from local officials.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2023
Some ideas include creating more bus lanes, increasing rail service and making public transit fare-free during the shutdown.
—Reis Thebault, Washington Post, 18 Nov. 2023
The Invisible Mask was marketed as effective in public spaces and crowded areas, as well as on public transit like buses and subways.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Oct. 2023
Japan is home to an untold number of conveniences and delights that American consumers regularly go without: Faster public transit!
—Rachel Gutman-Wei, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2023
People are more likely to use public transit when trains, buses and on-demand services are more frequent, convenient and affordable.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2023
Video of the incident has since gone viral on TikTok, prompting discussions over public transit safety.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 29 Sep. 2023
About 19% of riders go on to use Metrolink, a train or other form of public transit, surveys show.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2023
The nearest totally public beach might be a long drive away or far from public transit.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2023
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Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2023
Some ideas include creating more bus lanes, increasing rail service and making public transit fare-free during the shutdown.
—Reis Thebault, Washington Post, 18 Nov. 2023
The Invisible Mask was marketed as effective in public spaces and crowded areas, as well as on public transit like buses and subways.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Oct. 2023
Japan is home to an untold number of conveniences and delights that American consumers regularly go without: Faster public transit!
—Rachel Gutman-Wei, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2023
People are more likely to use public transit when trains, buses and on-demand services are more frequent, convenient and affordable.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2023
Video of the incident has since gone viral on TikTok, prompting discussions over public transit safety.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 29 Sep. 2023
About 19% of riders go on to use Metrolink, a train or other form of public transit, surveys show.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2023
The nearest totally public beach might be a long drive away or far from public transit.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1847, in the meaning defined above
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“Public transit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20transit. Accessed 3 Dec. 2023.
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