public transportation
noun
chiefly US
: a system of trains, buses, etc., that is paid for or run by the government
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Location One of the best perks of staying at the Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC is its Manhattan location, which gives you easy access to public transportation, the Hudson, cultural attractions like the Whitney Museum of American Art, and plentiful shopping and eating options.
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Jessica Vadillo, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2025
Consider the essential worker who must catch a bus for their early shift, the student who needs the train to get to college or the retiree who uses public transportation to reach their doctor.
—Brian Shanahan, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Local Vibe: With sunshine most days of the year and gentler winters, the walkable and wood-nestled Boulder has public transportation that circulates around town year-round in part due to the university population.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2025
Proximity to work, schools, public transportation, and essential amenities such as grocery stores, healthcare facilities, and recreational areas also plays a vital role in day-to-day convenience.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Jessica Vadillo, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2025
Consider the essential worker who must catch a bus for their early shift, the student who needs the train to get to college or the retiree who uses public transportation to reach their doctor.
—Brian Shanahan, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Local Vibe: With sunshine most days of the year and gentler winters, the walkable and wood-nestled Boulder has public transportation that circulates around town year-round in part due to the university population.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2025
Proximity to work, schools, public transportation, and essential amenities such as grocery stores, healthcare facilities, and recreational areas also plays a vital role in day-to-day convenience.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for public transportation
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“Public transportation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20transportation. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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