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
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The company's Apollo Go unit will work with Swiss public transit operator PostBus through a strategic partnership, Baidu said.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Leaders with the Charlotte Area Transit System pledged to crack down on fare evasion by hiring more security staff and increasing their presence on public transit.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
Rogers said stagnant revenue and rising costs due to persistent inflation have caused problems across the Milwaukee County Department of Transportation, which also includes the county public transit system and highway maintenance division.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Cuestas said the development incorporates climate-resilient and health-focused design features, including a three-year public transit circulator, EV infrastructure, and beyond-LEED and Title 24 building standards to ensure strong indoor air quality.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2025
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Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Leaders with the Charlotte Area Transit System pledged to crack down on fare evasion by hiring more security staff and increasing their presence on public transit.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
Rogers said stagnant revenue and rising costs due to persistent inflation have caused problems across the Milwaukee County Department of Transportation, which also includes the county public transit system and highway maintenance division.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Cuestas said the development incorporates climate-resilient and health-focused design features, including a three-year public transit circulator, EV infrastructure, and beyond-LEED and Title 24 building standards to ensure strong indoor air quality.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Public transit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20transit. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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