public transportation
noun
chiefly US
: a system of trains, buses, etc., that is paid for or run by the government
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Cycling and an efficient public transportation system reduce the need for expensive vehicles.
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Steven Delco,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
Authorities advised attendees to use public transportation and to leave plenty of time on both ends of their travel for traffic and delays.
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Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
The Idaho Transportation Investment Program, or ITIP, is a program for any new highways, bridges, public transportation, railroads, aviation and other transportation projects.
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Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
28 June 2026
During the morning, public transportation was limited, with the government suspending the Caracas Metro to focus on rescue efforts, leading to long bus lines throughout the capital.
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Julio Blanca,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
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Steven Delco,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
Authorities advised attendees to use public transportation and to leave plenty of time on both ends of their travel for traffic and delays.
—
Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
The Idaho Transportation Investment Program, or ITIP, is a program for any new highways, bridges, public transportation, railroads, aviation and other transportation projects.
—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
28 June 2026
During the morning, public transportation was limited, with the government suspending the Caracas Metro to focus on rescue efforts, leading to long bus lines throughout the capital.
—
Julio Blanca,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
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“Public transportation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20transportation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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