public transportation
noun
chiefly US
: a system of trains, buses, etc., that is paid for or run by the government
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Many retirees in Spain appreciate being able to take advantage of the excellent public transportation, along with enjoying the chance to walk more in their daily lives, as most cities here are compact, flat, and very walkable.
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Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
They're commonly found in bedding, furniture in homes and in hotels and on public transportation.
—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
The latest: The city of Miami Beach is rolling out a public transportation plan and restricting lane-closing construction projects to ease congestion.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
That law provided $3 billion to repair roads and highways in West Virginia as well as $500 million for bridges, $40 million for airports, $300 million for public transportation and $600 million to expand broadband access in the state.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
They're commonly found in bedding, furniture in homes and in hotels and on public transportation.
—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
The latest: The city of Miami Beach is rolling out a public transportation plan and restricting lane-closing construction projects to ease congestion.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
That law provided $3 billion to repair roads and highways in West Virginia as well as $500 million for bridges, $40 million for airports, $300 million for public transportation and $600 million to expand broadband access in the state.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Public transportation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20transportation. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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