transportation

noun trans·por·ta·tion \ ˌtran(t)s-pər-ˈtā-shən \

|Updated on: 15 Aug 2018

Examples: transportation in a Sentence

Definition of transportation

1 : an act, process, or instance of transporting or being transported

2 a : means of conveyance or travel from one place to another

b : public conveyance of passengers or goods especially as a commercial enterprise

3 : banishment to a penal colony

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transportational

play \ˌtran(t)s-pər-ˈtā-shnəl, -shə-nᵊl\ adjective

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Examples of transportation in a Sentence

the transportation of troops overseas
She arranged for the transportation of her furniture to her new apartment.
He was the U.S. Secretary of Transportation under President Reagan.

Recent Examples of transportation from the Web

Public transportation provides alternative options for commuting as well as alleviating traffic congestion, Kaptain said.

— rafael guerrero, Elgin Courier-News, "Elgin ranks 5th statewide in survey of shortest work commute times," 12 July 2018
Improvements aimed at people who take public transportation to Metro Airport will be in effect starting Friday, according to airport officials.

— deasia paige, Detroit Free Press, "McNamara Terminal moves aimed at public transport users to Metro Airport," 12 July 2018
Several county residents asked the district's commissioners to earmark more money from registration fees for projects such as bike lanes, sidewalks and better accommodations for public transportation.

— sven berg, idahostatesman, "Ada County drivers, you subsidize big trucks — even though they damage roads more.," 11 July 2018
Public transportation is the lifeblood of those cities, and being able to successfully navigate without relying on cars or cabs is essential.

— BostonGlobe.com, "17 survival skills for modern adults," 7 July 2018
Both are exploring ways to encourage their drivers to buy electric cars while promising to integrate public transportation into their apps.

— eric newcomer, latimes.com, "Why Silicon Valley doesn't mind rising gas prices," 6 July 2018
Cars are an inescapable necessity in Motor City, a 140-square-mile expanse lacking robust public transportation.

— The Economist, "Why Detroit is the most expensive city in America to buy car insurance," 5 July 2018
Shareable, dockless public transportation at its most grab-and-go.

— justin l. mack, Indianapolis Star, "Electric scooters have taken over Indianapolis and they can smell fear," 2 July 2018
Many Americans live in areas where medical care is beyond the reach of walking, biking or public transportation.

— sy mukherjee, Fortune, "Lyft Is Offering Free Rides to Cancer Patients in Major U.S. Cities," 21 June 2018

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