What is transit?

Transit is when people move from one place to another using shared vehicles that run on a schedule.

Imagine you're going to school, but instead of walking all the way by yourself, you get into a big bus with your friends. The bus leaves at the same time every day and takes everyone to the same place, just like a group ride to the park. That’s transit!

Transit is like a school bus, but it can be bigger and go farther. Some transit buses are even part of a big network, so you can switch from one bus to another, just like switching between your bike and your friend's scooter when you're playing tag.

Transit is also like a car, but it shares the road with other people. Instead of only taking you where you want to go, it takes many people at once. This makes everyone get to their destinations faster and saves energy, just like how your mom can drive you both to soccer practice without having to stop for every red light.

Transit is everywhere, from the buses in your town to trains that go between cities, it helps people move around easily, just like a big, friendly group ride!