rapid transit

noun

: fast passenger transportation (as by subway) in urban areas

Examples of rapid transit in a Sentence

We'll use rapid transit to get from the airport to the hotel.
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Converting the entire Silver Line to bus rapid transit would make both Blue Line extensions feasible, according to the presentation. Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2025 Bus rapid transit, or BRT, is a lower-cost option than rail by about 30-50%, according to CATS. Alexandria Sands, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025 Those concepts called for two travel lanes in each direction, as well as one bus rapid transit lane, either in the center or toward the road shoulder. Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2025 In September, Madison, Wisconsin, launched its first bus rapid transit (BRT) line, a fast form of bus service that relies on dedicated bus lanes. David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rapid transit 

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rapid transit was in 1873

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“Rapid transit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rapid%20transit. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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rapid transit

noun
: fast public passenger transportation (as by subway) in cities

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