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park-and-ride
park-and-ridenouna municipal system that provides free parking for suburban commuters at an outlying terminus of a bus or rail line.
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park and ride
park and ridenoun
park-and-ride
Americannoun
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of park-and-ride
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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The money could also be used to set up a park-and-ride facility outside of the village.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
Harbor Gateway would work best for the park-and-ride travelers, with a price of $65.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
Mr Day believes the demand for accommodation will soon spread far beyond Leiston as workers begin to travel in on park-and-ride buses from Wickham Market or Darsham.
From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2025
There is a park-and-ride station in Bellevue after crossing the Interstate 90 bridge.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 29, 2024
In fact, there is one park-and-ride option already.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2023
Organisers added there would be 50 buses for the park and ride and the drop-off area would be closer to the gates.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2024
Flat-rate £1 bus fares, larger park and ride sites and increased electric vehicle charging points were also planned.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2023
Would need to park and ride, easier and faster to just drive to Dodger Stadium.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2023
Police are urging drivers to make use of the park and ride facilities available to help prevent further issues.
From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2023
Transit: The Maryland Transit Administration also provides weekday bus service to Washington from the park and ride at St. Mary’s County Regional Airport, about 7.5 miles from Lexington Park.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 5, 2023
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