DEFINITION
Transit is a passenger transport service mode available to the general public on payment of a fare. It is opposed to modes for private use such as automobiles or vehicles for hire.

AKA
Public transportation, public transit, or mass transit

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
The quality of the service can be measure by measuring:

• Accessibility
• Effectiveness (time travel and frequency)
• Affordability
• Security

ILLUSTRATION

Light rail illustration courtesy Transit Toronto


A bus, photo courtesy City of Jefferson

CASE STUDIES
Federal Courthouse, Seattle, Washington

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