Urban Mobility Terms

noun a two-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by pedals and steered by handlebars

• He commutes to work every day on his bike.
• Let's go for a bike ride this weekend!
• I love cruising around town on my bike.
• Learning a new language is like riding a bike, you never forget.

verb to cross a street without using a designated crosswalk or intersection, typically illegally

• Jaywalking is illegal and can result in a fine.
• I saw a lot of people jaywalk on my way to work today.
• Don't be a jaywalker, you could get hit by a car!
• Sometimes it feels like we are jaywalking through life without a clear direction.

noun a vehicle on rails for carrying passengers, typically operating on city streets

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• The tram system in the city is known for its efficiency and punctuality.
• Let's take the tram to get to the shopping district quickly.
• I missed the tram again, now I have to wait for the next one.
• Her thoughts were like a tram, moving steadily along a predetermined track.

noun a type of taxi that operates on water, typically used to transport passengers across bodies of water

• The water taxi service operates from the marina to the nearby islands.
• Let's take the water taxi to get to the beach quickly.
• I heard the water taxi is the best way to hop between the islands.
• The water taxi of opportunity arrived just in time for her to make a career change.

noun a person or household that is financially burdened by the costs associated with owning and maintaining a car

adjective describing a person or household that spends a significant amount of money on car-related expenses, leaving little for other necessities

• Despite their high income, they were considered car poor due to their extravagant spending on luxury vehicles.
• My neighbor is always complaining about being car poor because he spends all his money on his fancy sports car.
• I never realized how car poor I was until I saw my bank account after buying that new SUV.
• She felt emotionally car poor after investing all her time and energy into a relationship that ultimately failed.

noun a small bus or van that carries passengers for a low fare

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• The jitney service was a popular mode of transportation in the early 20th century.
• Let's hop on the jitney to get to the beach.
• I'll catch a jitney downtown to meet you at the bar.
• The jitney of opportunity only comes around once in a lifetime.