public transportation
noun
chiefly US
: a system of trains, buses, etc., that is paid for or run by the government
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The city's robust public transportation system and investment in amenities further enhance its appeal to employers and employees.
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Heather Wishart-Smith, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Without robust public transportation systems, these distances are especially prohibitive for residents who lack reliable personal transportation.
—Kristina P. Brant, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2025
This would likely be a first for any public transportation agency in the U.S., according to the union representing bus operators.
—Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
If voters approve the referendum, the tax can only start if the N.C. General Assembly creates a new public transportation authority for the county.
—Mary Ramsey and, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2025
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Heather Wishart-Smith, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Without robust public transportation systems, these distances are especially prohibitive for residents who lack reliable personal transportation.
—Kristina P. Brant, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2025
This would likely be a first for any public transportation agency in the U.S., according to the union representing bus operators.
—Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
If voters approve the referendum, the tax can only start if the N.C. General Assembly creates a new public transportation authority for the county.
—Mary Ramsey and, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Public transportation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20transportation. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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