transit

Example Sentences

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A new state law that allows denser housing development near major transit stops goes into effect in July, opening the door to construction of more than 1 million new units in California’s urban centers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

New York's official emergency notification system did not describe the incident but said people should avoid the area and "expect traffic delays, road closures, mass transit disruptions & emergency personnel near Penn Station."

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The Niger desert remains a major transit corridor for migrants from across West Africa trying to reach Europe, repeatedly defying the risks associated with the perilous journey.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Iraq’s proposed new routes, for example, would require not just new pipelines, but agreements with Jordan, Syria or Turkey over security, transit and export rights.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Bratton turned the transit police into an organization focused on the smallest infractions, on the details of life underground.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell