rapid transit

Example Sentences

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The capital’s rapid transit system, a testament to the value of good public design, is a work of Brutalist beauty and timeless civic dignity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Near smaller transit stops, such as light rail or bus rapid transit, the allowed heights would be slightly lower.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2025

For years, Denver had been trying to build bus rapid transit, which runs more like a light rail than traditional bus service, with faster travel times and more frequent service.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2024

Many people in Jakarta think highly of him for implementing a mass rapid transit system and managing the coronavirus pandemic.

From New York Times • Feb. 12, 2024

A week later Bobby was back at the Marshall to play in the weekly speed tournament—christened the “Tuesday Night Rapid Transit” in homage to the New York City rapid transit subway system.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady