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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New York officials say early results are extremely encouraging with fewer cars coming into midtown and lower Manhattan, public transit ridership increasing and streets much less clogged.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2025
From highways to public transit systems, these projects enhance the value and livability of nearby properties.
—Anthony A. Luna, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The congestion pricing plan, which launched on Jan. 5, charges passenger vehicles $9 to access Manhattan below 60th Street during peak hours as part of an effort to ease congestion and raise funds for the city's public transit system.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2025
Other options include rideshare services such as Uber or Lyft and public transit services including Sacramento Regional Transit’s Gold line, which drops passengers off right at the venue.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2025
From highways to public transit systems, these projects enhance the value and livability of nearby properties.
—Anthony A. Luna, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The congestion pricing plan, which launched on Jan. 5, charges passenger vehicles $9 to access Manhattan below 60th Street during peak hours as part of an effort to ease congestion and raise funds for the city's public transit system.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2025
Other options include rideshare services such as Uber or Lyft and public transit services including Sacramento Regional Transit’s Gold line, which drops passengers off right at the venue.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Public transit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20transit. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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