How to Use public transit in a Sentence

public transit

noun
  • Who knew that the pains of public transit could get even worse?
    Shirley Leung, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Aug. 2022
  • So do some of the customers, many of whom walk to the food pantry or arrive on public transit.
    Mitch Smith, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2022
  • The balance should be 80% roads and 20% on public transit.
    George Davis, Baltimore Sun, 18 May 2022
  • It must be viewed and treated as part of public transit – full stop.
    Jennifer Jacobs Dungs, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2022
  • Some tips: Park at a trolley stop and take public transit.
    Diane Bell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2023
  • Per the Guinness World Records’ rules, the team had to either walk or take public transit to get to each restaurant.
    BostonGlobe.com, 22 Aug. 2022
  • On the front lines of the nation’s public transit challenges are workers.
    New York Times, 25 Apr. 2022
  • Not to mention the solar panels on the parking garage and free public transit to games.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 30 Nov. 2023
  • That’s more than 3 hours a day waiting for and sitting stuck on public transit.
    Ben Kallos, New York Daily News, 13 June 2024
  • About 19% of riders go on to use Metrolink, a train or other form of public transit, surveys show.
    Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2023
  • What if your child is commuting across a city by public transit on their own?
    Maren Thomas Bannon, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
  • In 2018, the New York Times reported on how the Koch brothers were using the prospect of driverless cars as part of their war against public transit.
    Paris Marx, The New Republic, 14 July 2023
  • Cars are bad, biking is good, walking is better, public transit is better still, and the best of all is to stay home.
    Diana Furchtgott-Roth, Forbes, 25 July 2022
  • Santee said there are 22 potential ways for fans to get to it thanks to the many freeway loop exits and public transit.
    Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2024
  • But the idea of living, working, and playing close to public transit loses its appeal if the trains don’t run on time.
    Catherine Carlock, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2022
  • Drive-up and walk-ups are welcome and the test site is accessible by public transit.
    al, 30 June 2022
  • Our city’s public transit is far from perfect and transforms what would be a 20-minute drive into a two-hour train/bus/bike trip.
    Annie Lane, oregonlive, 23 June 2022
  • Boston and Denver also have had short test runs of free public transit in 2022.
    Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2022
  • Do yourself a favor and take public transit or bike, the parking garages fill quickly.
    Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Many of the social services people need, and the public transit to get there, are a hike from Centennial.
    Zachariah Hughes, Anchorage Daily News, 7 July 2022
  • People are encouraged to either take public transit or park off-site for the event.
    Brianna Griff, Chron, 9 Jan. 2023
  • 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
  • The nearest totally public beach might be a long drive away or far from public transit.
    Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2023
  • People who want more public transit in Cleveland have thrown down the gauntlet to Chris Ronayne.
    Laura Johnston, cleveland, 27 Jan. 2023
  • Then, Covid hit, a nightmare scenario for public transit.
    USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024
  • While still a pipe dream in a state devoid of strong public transit, a high-speed rail would cut commute time for Hoosiers travelling to Illinois.
    The Indianapolis Star, 31 Oct. 2022
  • By public transit: Buses are the main form of public transport in Granada.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2024
  • The city of Huntsville is exploring ways to improve its public transit system and expand its service to keep up with city growth.
    al, 1 Sep. 2022
  • 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
  • The car remains king in LA, despite growing public transit options.
    Jay L. Zagorsky, WIRED, 24 Aug. 2024

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