rapid transit

noun

: fast passenger transportation (as by subway) in urban areas

Examples of rapid transit in a Sentence

We'll use rapid transit to get from the airport to the hotel.
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The other options convert all or some of the Silver Line to bus rapid transit — with buses in dedicated lanes that have traffic signal priority, elevated platforms and enhanced stations. Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2025 Context: All the projects are along the Fifth-Forbes corridor, where the $291 million University Line bus rapid transit project is currently under construction and upgrading the neighborhood's infrastructure. Ryan Deto, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025 Related Articles This 7th grader won the Denver regional science fair and Colorado’s state spelling bee in one week Bus rapid transit boosted business for some cities; others lost beloved local shops. Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025 While rail is unlikely, Matthews would still receive millions annually for road projects, including sidewalks and bike lanes, and possibly a bus rapid transit system. Tofano, who commutes via bus from Matthews to Charlotte, supports bus rapid transit and micro transit. Alexandria Sands, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rapid transit

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rapid transit was in 1873

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“Rapid transit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rapid%20transit. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.

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rapid transit

noun
: fast public passenger transportation (as by subway) in cities

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