public transit
noun
variants
US public transit
or British public transport
: mass transit
… public transit remains the smartest way to navigate hectic downtowns.—
John Rosenthal
John Rosenthal… 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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In many cases, cars add stress, expense, and responsibility without many upsides for college students, especially those attending urban colleges and universities with readily accessible public transit.
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Chris Teague,
AJC.com,
3 July 2026
Many beaches, parks, and attractions are spread out, and public transit doesn’t reach all of them efficiently.
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Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
However, some state workers currently using public transit have questions about capacity, especially as declining state and federal transit funding puts a strain on transit agencies.
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Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
The city has sought $2 billion in federal money to fulfill its 2017 bid pledge to rely on public transit and dedicated transportation networks to move athletes, officials, and spectators.
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Lauren Morganbesser,
semafor.com,
1 July 2026
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Chris Teague,
AJC.com,
3 July 2026
Many beaches, parks, and attractions are spread out, and public transit doesn’t reach all of them efficiently.
—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
However, some state workers currently using public transit have questions about capacity, especially as declining state and federal transit funding puts a strain on transit agencies.
—
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
The city has sought $2 billion in federal money to fulfill its 2017 bid pledge to rely on public transit and dedicated transportation networks to move athletes, officials, and spectators.
—
Lauren Morganbesser,
semafor.com,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for public transit
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“Public transit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20transit. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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