rapid transit
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of rapid transit
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
Example Sentences
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The Southern California Assn. of Governments recently released a preliminary map of transit hubs that would be included in the bill that follows Metro’s rapid transit map through Los Angeles County.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
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
In 2022, the agency allocated $170 million for bus rapid transit in Denver and $120 million for Bustang, a statewide bus service, over the next decade.
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
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