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 NaderExamples of public transit in a Sentence
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Advertisement Experts have said the train will improve the flow of traffic at the world’s fifth-busiest airport and will enhance access for those who rely on public transit.
—Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024
Other grants nationwide focused on a wide variety of projects, like drone delivery of medication to rural areas, or equipping public transit vehicles with driver assist technology for collision avoidance.
—Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 2 May 2024
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Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024
Other grants nationwide focused on a wide variety of projects, like drone delivery of medication to rural areas, or equipping public transit vehicles with driver assist technology for collision avoidance.
—Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 2 May 2024
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“Public transit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20transit. Accessed 6 May. 2024.
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