How to Use public transportation in a Sentence

public transportation

noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Designate a sober driver or plan to use public transportation or a ride service to get home safely.
    Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 24 May 2024
  • Over 200 users responded to express their grievances, many of the complaints related to bad drivers, a lack of public transportation and the heat.
    Gabriella Ybarra, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Mar. 2023
  • Aviation experts also said air travel is still one of the safest forms of public transportation.
    Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2024
  • His new neighborhood doesn’t have much public transportation, and there were some problems with his apartment.
    Juliette Rihl, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Take public transportation or carpool when possible to reduce emissions, and avoid letting your car idle.
    Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 6 Aug. 2024

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