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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In 2024, with the prevalence and convenience of public transit and ride-shares, there is no excuse to get behind the wheel when you are impaired in any way.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2024
Finding ways to link this digital journey seamlessly with multimodal transportation options like rail, public transit and commercial transportation network companies will likely redefine the modern travel experience.
—Brian Tossan, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
The car remains king in LA, despite growing public transit options.
—Jay L. Zagorsky, WIRED, 24 Aug. 2024
Stevanovic cautions that, the more car traffic is prioritized over improving infrastructure for public transit, bikes and pedestrians, the more people are likely to drive.
—Lauren Leffer, Scientific American, 15 Aug. 2024
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Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2024
Finding ways to link this digital journey seamlessly with multimodal transportation options like rail, public transit and commercial transportation network companies will likely redefine the modern travel experience.
—Brian Tossan, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
The car remains king in LA, despite growing public transit options.
—Jay L. Zagorsky, WIRED, 24 Aug. 2024
Stevanovic cautions that, the more car traffic is prioritized over improving infrastructure for public transit, bikes and pedestrians, the more people are likely to drive.
—Lauren Leffer, Scientific American, 15 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for public transit
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“Public transit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20transit. Accessed 24 Sep. 2024.
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