public transportation
Shared commuter vehicles
Public transportation is a system of vehicles—buses, trains, subways, ferries—available for use by the general public, typically for a fare.
It operates on fixed routes and schedules, distinguishing it from taxis or rideshares.
I take public transportation to work.
Also called public transit or mass transit.
Large passenger vehicle
- subwayUnderground transit passage
- trainRail vehicle or instruct
- tramUrban rail vehicle
- trolleyWheeled cart or railcar
metro · streetcar · ferry · cable car · monorail · light rail · coach · shuttle
Fixed stops on routes
- terminalsEnd stations or connectors
- interchangeReciprocal transfer between parties
- platformsElevated flat surfaces
- bus stopPassenger pickup location
shelter · depot · turnstile · ticket machine · fare gate · track · rail · overhead wire
Busiest commuting period
- commutersDaily work travelers
- peak hoursBusiest usage times
- off-peakOutside busiest hours
- fareTransport payment
pass · schedule · delay · crowded · standing room · transfers · card swipe · tap on
Lowering pollutant output
- carbon footprintTotal greenhouse gases produced
- car-freeProhibiting motor vehicles
- energy efficientUsing minimal power
- electric busBattery-powered mass transit vehicle
hybrid vehicle · ridership · transit-oriented development · air quality · climate action
Paths for travel
- timetableArranged list of events
- schedulePlan of timed events
- connectionsRelationships between things
- transfersRelocates or hands off
coverage · frequency · express service · local service · trunk line · transit map · service area · headway
Traveler, not operator
- commuterOne who travels regularly
- straphangerStanding transit passenger
- standeeOne without a seat
- wheelchair userPerson using wheeled mobility aid
bus
Large passenger vehicle
trolley · metro · streetcar · ferry · cable car · monorail · light rail · coach · shuttle · minibus
stations
Fixed stops on routes
- terminalsEnd stations or connectors
- interchangeReciprocal transfer between parties
- platformsElevated flat surfaces
bus stop · shelter · depot · turnstile · ticket machine · fare gate · track · rail · overhead wire · third rail
rush hour
Busiest commuting period
- commutersDaily work travelers
- peak hoursBusiest usage times
- off-peakOutside busiest hours
fare · pass · schedule · delay · crowded · standing room · transfers · card swipe · tap on · monthly pass
emissions reduction
Lowering pollutant output
- carbon footprintTotal greenhouse gases produced
- car-freeProhibiting motor vehicles
- energy efficientUsing minimal power
electric bus · hybrid vehicle · ridership · transit-oriented development · air quality · climate action
routes
Paths for travel
- timetableArranged list of events
- schedulePlan of timed events
- connectionsRelationships between things
transfers · coverage · frequency · express service · local service · trunk line · transit map · service area · headway · intermodal
passenger
Traveler, not operator
- commuterOne who travels regularly
- straphangerStanding transit passenger
- standeeOne without a seat
- city featuresstreet, road, avenue, boulevard, roundabout
- culture shockdisorientation, homesickness, adjustment period, reverse culture shock, acculturation
- green transportelectric car, electric vehicles, electric bus, EVs, electric bike
- urban planningcity planning, zoning map, master plans, zones, zoning reform
public transportationprivate car
Individually owned vehicle
car ownership · private jet · limousine · taxi · rideshare
public, transportation, transported, transports, transporting, transporter, public transport