public-transit
City buses, trains
Public transit is a system of buses, trains, subways, and other vehicles that transport the general public along fixed routes for a fare.
It's the infrastructure of shared urban mobility: I take public transit to work, The city is investing in public transit.
Also called public transportation, mass transit, or simply transit.
Underground transit passage
platform · terminal · depot · park-and-ride · shelter · turnstile · track · interchange
Large passenger vehicle
- streetcarRail-bound urban trolley
- trolleyWheeled cart or railcar
- double-deckerTwo-level transport
- tramUrban rail vehicle
monorail · cable-car · ferry · railcar · pantograph · handrail · air-conditioning
Transit passenger volume
- passengerTraveler, not operator
- rush-hourDaily commute congestion period
- off-peakOutside busiest hours
- overcrowdingCapacity exceeded dangerously
standing-room · delays · headway · schedule · timetable · punctuality · reliability · connections
Transport payment
- ticketEntry permit slip
- smartcardEmbedded-chip plastic credential
- contactlessRequiring no physical touch
- validatorOne who confirms authenticity
Foot-travel suitability rating
- accessibilityEase of approach
- equityImpartial treatment or ownership value
- coverageExtent of inclusion
- car-freeProhibiting motor vehicles
sustainability · zoning · density · connectivity · multimodal
subway
Underground transit passage
station · platform · terminal · depot · park-and-ride · shelter · turnstile · track · interchange · signage
bus
Large passenger vehicle
- streetcarRail-bound urban trolley
- trolleyWheeled cart or railcar
- double-deckerTwo-level transport
tram · monorail · cable-car · ferry · railcar · pantograph · handrail · air-conditioning
ridership
Transit passenger volume
- passengerTraveler, not operator
- rush-hourDaily commute congestion period
- off-peakOutside busiest hours
overcrowding · standing-room · delays · headway · schedule · timetable · punctuality · reliability · connections · transfer
fare
Transport payment
- ticketEntry permit slip
- smartcardEmbedded-chip plastic credential
- contactlessRequiring no physical touch
walkability
Foot-travel suitability rating
- accessibilityEase of approach
- equityImpartial treatment or ownership value
- coverageExtent of inclusion
car-free · sustainability · zoning · density · connectivity · multimodal
MTA
Public transportation authority
public-transitprivate car
Individually owned vehicle
private jet · limousine · company car · rental car · Uber
public-transitprivate car
Individually owned vehicle
car ownership · driving · car culture · chauffeur service · limousine
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