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

For a mayor confronting rising rents, strained public transit, public safety concerns, and looming budget pressures, inserting himself into a volatile geopolitical dispute appears, at best, a distraction from the immediate work of governing. —Francisco Marte, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026

SacRT officials have said that these copper wire theft incidents have been an increasing problem for public transit agencies in recent years. —Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026

Whether your commute involves public transit, a handful of blocks, or even a flight, the Professional Boston BS Leather Clogs are designed to serve you from the journey to the desk. —Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026

As South Florida continues to struggle with housing and traffic, a new Hialeah rental community is tackling both issues with garden-style apartments built near public transit lines. —Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for public transit

• paratransit