Multiple four-year universities offering free tuition for undergrads based on family income
Some of these universities are also offering programs to pay for students' housing, dining and books.
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California ports receiving $1 billion for shift to zero-emission operations
About 40% of containerized imports in the U.S. come through ports in California, as well at 30% of the nation's exports.
California to receive $276 million for water infrastructure improvements
The funding is for projects to upgrade water infrastructure and improve access to safe drinking water across the state.
Dulles International Airport receives $40 million for new terminal project
The new 400,000-square-foot terminal will feature 14 gates and include direct connections to the AeroTrain and an indirect connection to Metrorail.
San Francisco’s BART receives $544 million loan for railcar upgrades
The new BART railcars are part of a $2.2 billion expansion and upgrade of the entire system, which serves 48 million passengers annually.
University of Cincinnati projects using AI, ‘smart’ hard hats to improve worker safety
Researchers are using generative AI to predict worker movements in order to avoid collisions with robots, and developing "smart" hard hats that can detect potential concussions.
Washington state launches new programs for finding federal clean energy funding
These programs are supported by the Climate Commitment Act and look to promote sustainability, boost economic growth and ensure all communities across the state have equitable access.
Port of Philadelphia receiving $80 million for zero-emission equipment and infrastructure upgrades
The funding will be used to sustainable port equipment as well as conduct climate and air quality planning.
Voters in Central Ohio approve LinkUS bus rapid transit plan
The $8 billion plan will create bus rapid transit routes through the city of Columbus utilizing zero-emission vehicles with increased capacity.
Voters approve over $41 billion for state and local transportation initiatives on Election Day
370 state and local ballot initiatives were presented to voters, and 285 of them were approved.
