people mover

American  

noun

1. any of various forms of mass transit, as moving sidewalks or automated driverless vehicles, used for transporting people along limited, fixed routes, as around airports or congested urban areas.

2. any vehicle that transports people quickly from one destination to another.

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people mover British  

noun

1. any of various automated forms of transport for large numbers of passengers over short distances, such as a moving pavement, driverless cars, etc

2. another name for multipurpose vehicle

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Etymology

Origin of people mover

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Both the roadway improvement plan and the Automated People Mover are part of LAWA’s $30-billion Capital Improvement Program, which also includes the full demolition and modernization of Terminal 5, additional gates and new rental car and police facilities.

From Los Angeles Times

Once set for a 2023 opening date, the People Mover is now slated for June 2026.

From Los Angeles Times

Nevada state regulators have accused Elon Musk’s Boring Co. of violating environmental regulations nearly 800 times in the last two years as it digs a sprawling tunnel network beneath Las Vegas for its Tesla-powered “people mover.”

From Salon

The most anticipated project is the Automated People Mover — a 2.25-mile elevated train that promises to whisk travelers between airport terminals and a new parking lot, rideshare lot and the newly opened LAX/Metro Transit Center, finally offering a direct connection between the airport and rail, while improving vehicle traffic on its infamous horseshoe.

From Los Angeles Times

A remake of Tomorrowland in 1967 emphasized sleekness and opportunities via the arrival of the People Mover, which, along with the monorail, continued to advocate for a world less dependent on cars, while the Adventure Thru Inner Space and Carousel of Progress theorized the ways in which tech could touch our lives.

From Los Angeles Times