transportation

noun

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

Definition of transportation

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

2a : 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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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.

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One of the most talked about transportation projects included in this year’s capital budget is $1.1 million to continue the expansion of the county’s bike trail network. — Kate Magill, Howard County Times, "Howard County to fund $20 million in road, sidewalk, traffic improvements," 13 July 2018 School District 300 is currently well supplied to meet its needs, transportation officials said. — Rafael Guerrero, Elgin Courier-News, "Elgin-area school districts still looking for bus drivers but don't expect start-of-school problems," 12 July 2018 While transportation emissions climbed that year, the board credits biofuels with limiting the damage. — Lucas Laursen, Fortune, "California Beat Its 2020 Emissions Target Four Years Early," 12 July 2018 The local authority was the first transportation agency to express interest in the road but the state agency subsequently said it, too, was interested. — Kevin Spear, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Central Florida toll-road operator to approve $678 million expressway across Bithlo, then shelve the plan," 29 June 2018 As a surge of investment transforms historic neighborhoods, Kansas City's transportation agency has an idea to connect pockets of redevelopment in the sprawling city. — Allison Kite, kansascity, "How do you connect the Crossroads to 18th and Vine? KC agency looks for ideas," 26 June 2018 Caltrans has spent about $33,000 to post about 48 signs on roads and bridges getting makeovers with SB 1 money, said Melissa Figueroa, a state transportation agency spokeswoman. — Patrick Mcgreevy, latimes.com, "GOP candidate for governor John Cox spars with Democrats over repeal of gas-tax increase," 19 June 2018 The transportation agency’s current director, Jack Stephens, will retire from the $260,000 job at the end of December. — Marci Shatzman, Sun-Sentinel.com, "County commissioner Abrams steps down as chair of board overseeing Tri-Rail," 14 June 2018 Treasure Valley transportation agencies have studied the possibility of a commuter-rail system using existing railroad tracks between Boise and Caldwell. — Maria L. La Ganga, idahostatesman, "Hey Boise: Salt Lake City has commuter rail, buses people use, and lessons for you," 10 June 2018

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