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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By public transit: Buses are the main form of public transport in Granada.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2024
No one has ever done this, and if someone ever tries to AirDrop you a file on public transit, do not accept it.
—Peter C. Baker, New York Times, 6 June 2024
Acree’s nomination and withdrawal came as public transit has faced significant challenges, including the looming budget cliff and frustrations about CTA’s ability to provide frequent, reliable, clean and safe service.
—Sarah Freishtat, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2024
García emphasized that people can take public transit, bike and drive used EVs to help fight climate change.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 6 May 2024
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2024
No one has ever done this, and if someone ever tries to AirDrop you a file on public transit, do not accept it.
—Peter C. Baker, New York Times, 6 June 2024
Acree’s nomination and withdrawal came as public transit has faced significant challenges, including the looming budget cliff and frustrations about CTA’s ability to provide frequent, reliable, clean and safe service.
—Sarah Freishtat, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2024
García emphasized that people can take public transit, bike and drive used EVs to help fight climate change.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 6 May 2024
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“Public transit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20transit. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.
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