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Beyond highways and roads, we need more money for mass transit, intercity passenger rail and freight rail. We have a long way to go to bridge the funding gaps.
Bill Lipinski

Meaning of "mass transit" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MASS TRANSIT

mass transit  [mæs ˈtrænsɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MASS TRANSIT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Mass transit is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MASS TRANSIT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

mass transit

Public transport

Public transport is a shared passenger transport service which is available for use by the general public, as distinct from modes such as taxicab, car pooling or hired buses which are not shared by strangers without private arrangement. Public transport modes include buses, trolleybuses, trams and trains, rapid transit and ferries. Public transport between cities is dominated by airlines, coaches, and intercity rail. High-speed rail networks are being developed in many parts of the world. Most public transport runs to a scheduled timetable with the most frequent services running to a headway. Share taxis offer on-demand services in many parts of the world, and some services will wait until the vehicle is full before it starts. Paratransit is sometimes used in areas of low-demand and for people who need a door-to-door service. There are distinct differences in urban public transit between Asia, North America, and Europe. In Asia, mass transit operations are predominantly run by profit-driven privately owned and publicly traded mass transit and real estate conglomerates. In North America, mass transit operations are predominantly run by municipal transit authorities.

Definition of mass transit in the English dictionary

The definition of mass transit in the dictionary is a system of buses, trains, etc running on fixed routes, on which the public may travel.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MASS TRANSIT


basset
ˈbæsɪt
Consett
ˈkɒnsɪt
corset
ˈkɔːsɪt
deficit
ˈdɛfɪsɪt
Dorset
ˈdɔːsɪt
elicit
ɪˈlɪsɪt
explicit
ɪkˈsplɪsɪt
facet
ˈfæsɪt
faucet
ˈfɔːsɪt
Fawcett
ˈfɔːsɪt
illicit
ɪˈlɪsɪt
implicit
ɪmˈplɪsɪt
lancet
ˈlɑːnsɪt
Narraganset
ˌnærəˈɡænsɪt
Narragansett
ˌnærəˈɡænsɪt
sit
sɪt
solicit
səˈlɪsɪt
Somerset
ˈsʌməsɪt
tacit
ˈtæsɪt
transit
ˈtrænsɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MASS TRANSIT

mass hysteria
mass in
mass leave
mass mailing
mass market
mass marketing
mass media
mass meeting
mass movement
mass murder
mass murderer
mass noun
mass number
mass observation
mass production
mass ratio
mass spectrograph
mass spectrometer
mass spectroscope
mass-energy

WORDS THAT END LIKE MASS TRANSIT

absit
bank deposit
besit
courtesy visit
deposit
flying visit
follow-up visit
goods in transit
home visit
in transit
isit
posit
rapid transit
resit
return visit
revisit
safe-deposit
safety-deposit
state visit
visit

Synonyms and antonyms of mass transit in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «mass transit» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MASS TRANSIT

Find out the translation of mass transit to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of mass transit from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «mass transit» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

公共交通
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tránsito masivo
570 millions of speakers

English

mass transit
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जन पारगमन
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

النقل الجماعي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

общественного транспорта
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

transporte de massa
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ভর ট্রানজিট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

le transport en commun
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pengangkutan awam
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Nahverkehr
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

大量輸送
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

대중 교통
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Transit massa
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

giao thông công cộng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வெகுஜன போக்குவரத்து
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वस्तुमान संक्रमण
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

toplu taşıma
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

trasporto di massa
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

transportu zbiorowego
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

громадського транспорту
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

tranzit în masă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μαζικής μεταφοράς
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

massa vervoer
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kollektivtrafik
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kollektivtrafikk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of mass transit

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MASS TRANSIT»

The term «mass transit» is quite widely used and occupies the 44.233 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MASS TRANSIT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about mass transit

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5 QUOTES WITH «MASS TRANSIT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word mass transit.
1
Susan Collins
In light of the attacks on mass transit systems in other countries, shouldn't we be beefing up?... Clearly more could be done.
2
Brendan I. Koerner
The goal of mass transit is to convince people to abandon their cars, which feature such enticing accessories as CD players and elbow room.
3
Bill Lipinski
Beyond highways and roads, we need more money for mass transit, intercity passenger rail and freight rail. We have a long way to go to bridge the funding gaps.
4
David Rakoff
Deprived of the opportunity to judge one another by the cars we drive, New Yorkers, thrown together daily on mass transit, form silent opinions based on our choices of subway reading. Just by glimpsing the cover staring back at us, we can reach the pinnacle of carnal desire or the depths of hatred. Soul mate or mortal enemy.
5
Raquel Zimmermann
I support the Surfrider Foundation, which is focused on protecting the oceans and beaches. I also recycle and use mass transit, ride my bike as often as I can, or I walk, which is one of the best parts about living in New York City.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MASS TRANSIT»

Discover the use of mass transit in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to mass transit and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Composites for Automotive, Truck and Mass Transit: ...
This textbook is a step-by-step introduction to nanocomposite materials using methods familiar to materials science students and engineers.
Uday Vaidya, 2011
2
Mass Motorization + Mass Transit: An American History and ...
A fresh perspective on the decline and future of mass transit
David W. Jones, 2010
3
Urban Mass Transit: The Life Story of a Technology
Relates how the technology of urban mass transit and society interact.
Robert C. Post, 2007
4
Mass Transit: Actions Needed for the Bart Airport Extension
The Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) intends to spend over $1.1 billion, including $750 million in fed. funds, to extend mass transit service to San Francisco's Internat'l.
DIANE Publishing Company, 1996
5
TSA's Preparedness for Mass Transit and Passenger Rail ...
Contents: Background; Results of Audit: TSA Can Improve Its Assistance to Passenger Rail Agencies; Conclusion; Recommendations; Management Comments and Audit Analysis; Appendices. Charts and tables.
Patrick O'Malley, 2010
6
Cash, Tokens, and Transfers: A History of Urban Mass Transit ...
The book is not bound to any geographical region and examines transit rail systems throughout the United States and Canada.
Brian J. Cudahy, 1990
7
Graffiti Kings: New York City Mass Transit Art of the 1970's
Looks at the spontaneous movement of graffiti artists in New York City during the 1970s, offering a history of subway graffiti, interviews with a variety of graffitists, and more than 275 photographs of their works.
Jack Stewart, 2009
8
The Transit Metropolis: A Global Inquiry
Noted transportation expert Robert Cervero provides an on-the-ground look at more than a dozen mass transit success stories, introducing the concept of the "transit metropolis"--a region where a workable fit exists between transit services ...
Robert Cervero, 1998
9
Rail mass transit for developing countries: proceedings of ...
- Research papers - Case studies: the viability of metros - Case studies: the impact of metros - Case studies: planning and implementation - Case studies: Integration - Financing policy - Discussion
Institution of Civil Engineers (Great Britain), 1990
10
Acess to Mass Transit for Blind and Visually Impaired Travelers
Focusing on national and international issues, this information-filled manual covers approaches to making mass transit accessible in several cities in the United States and in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Japan.
Mark M. Uslan, American Foundation for the Blind, 1990

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MASS TRANSIT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term mass transit is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Senate panel OKs 2-year tax breaks for mass transit, college costs
WASHINGTON — A key Senate committee voted Tuesday to approve a two-year extension of 52 federal tax breaks, including deductions for ... «The Journal News | LoHud.com, Jul 15»
2
Disappointed with council vote, mass transit advocates make their …
After the Carmel City Council voted down $196,000 in money for a “red line” mass transit system, some people – including Carmel Mayor Jim ... «Current in Carmel, Jul 15»
3
An innovative mass transit system for Metro's woeful traffic
ACCORDING to Science Secretary Mario Montejo, the road train is not high-tech but an innovative mass transit system that can resolve Metro ... «Inquirer.net, Jul 15»
4
Letter: Mass transit delivers benefits
Having lived in some of the world's biggest cities, I can vouch for the upside of mass transit. What the county needs is leadership from someone ... «The Columbian, Jul 15»
5
New RBI Rules For Issuing Prepaid Cards On Mass Transit Systems
Mass transit system can be referred as a public transport system which is used by mass population to commute within the city. For instance: Bus ... «Siliconindia.com, Jul 15»
6
Transit hub needs capacity for light rail
Moving forward too quickly with the transportation hub, without considering a future mass transit system, would be a serious oversight. In 2002 ... «Charleston Post Courier, Jul 15»
7
Better Mass Transit Is the Real Solution to Congestion
With all the attention to Uber, it's important to remember that three-quarters of commuters take mass transit, not a car, into Manhattan every day. «New York Times, Jul 15»
8
As SEPTA site crashes, Mass transit ticket sales on hold
Pope Francis delivers a blessing from his studio's window, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Sunday during a heat wave. "I see you are ... «Newsworks.org, Jul 15»
9
City encourages less parking, more mass transit and car sharing
Could a simple tweak in zoning rules nudge city-dwellers toward buses, bicycles, car shares and other energy-saving means of transportation? «Indianapolis Star, Jul 15»
10
The Los Angeles metro is 25 years old -- here's how mass transit
Urban folklore in Southern California claims it was the car companies that engineered the destruction of the Los Angeles streetcar system. «Business Insider Australia, Jul 15»

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