How to Use public transportation in a Sentence
public transportation
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This bag is a great choice for those who live in a city and walk or take public transportation to the grocery store.
— Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024 -
People will need to drive and fly less, walk and bike more, and take public transportation.
— IEEE Spectrum, 28 Mar. 2023 -
The airspace leases have brought in more than $170 million for public transportation over the past five years.
— Christopher Weber, Quartz, 7 Feb. 2024 -
Look into the timing and cost of public transportation, taxis, and ride shares.
— Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2024 -
Click here for public transportation options to the area.
— Liam Reilly, CNN, 11 Mar. 2023 -
The best way to get to the tennis action is by taking public transportation.
— Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2024 -
Or better yet, stay off the roads, or take public transportation.
— oregonlive, 26 Feb. 2023 -
The new parking scheme, with fewer spots and more space for public transportation and rideshare services, seemed to work well.
— Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2024 -
Kris cited a time Jeymi was punched on public transportation — and her phone was stolen.
— Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2023 -
Funds can be transferred to Clipper cards or used to ride most Bay Area public transportation.
— Kristin J. Bender, The Mercury News, 14 July 2024 -
Cars are the most common mode of transportation in the park, which offers no public transportation.
— Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 29 Apr. 2023 -
The new law prohibits people from wearing ski masks in parks, schools, or on public transportation.
— Bradford Betz, Fox News, 1 Dec. 2023 -
Sorry traffic is so bad and public transportation leaves a lot to be desired.
— Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 -
The couple wanted people to take public transportation to get to the wedding and searched for a venue where people didn’t need to drive from their homes or hotels.
— Susan Young, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2023 -
The activists left leaflets on the cars that urged the owners to switch to public transportation, biking, or electric vehicles.
— Daniel Kool, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Apr. 2023 -
Phoenix had one of the least expensive commutes based on parking, gas and public transportation costs.
— Jessica Boehm, Axios, 13 Sep. 2024 -
The measure will have a trial period of a few months to promote the use of public transportation, cycling and walking.
— María Ramírez/eldiario.es, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 Mar. 2023 -
Thanks to car-centric planning and a dearth of reliable buses and trains, just 5 percent of people in the U.S. use public transportation to get to work.
— Kate Aronoff, The New Republic, 5 Oct. 2023 -
How to Get Around There are no public transportation or ride share services in Silverton.
— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2023 -
Be sure to budget enough money for taxi or public transportation.
— Catherine Garcia, theweek, 22 Oct. 2024 -
Here's what to know about parking, ride shares and public transportation to Innings Festival in Tempe.
— Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024 -
There are a number of parking lots and garages around Waterfront Park, as well as public transportation.
— Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 20 May 2024 -
The task of getting to the lots and offices can be burdensome in cities where access to public transportation is limited.
— Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2023 -
Prepaid parking passes are sold out, per the team’s website, and the A’s encouraged fans to take public transportation.
— Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2024 -
In another case, the agency struggled to find the best unit for a family that relies on public transportation to get to work and take children to school.
— Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2023 -
And by the way, infestations can happen anywhere, even on public transportation in the midst of a high-end global design event.
— Elspeth Velten, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2023 -
Fans of the Portland Timbers and Thorns will have greater incentive to take public transportation to matches next season.
— oregonlive, 8 Aug. 2023 -
There’s no bridge or tunnel from our island to the mainland, plus no public transportation, running water, or paved roads.
— Kayla Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2023 -
In my community in Negril, most people walk and use public transportation, especially seniors, to get around and do their errands.
— Tiffany Grant, Contributor, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024 -
Officials are encouraging those hoping to attend the event to take public transportation or ride-hailing services.
— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
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