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The Hamilton Port Authority released a new infographic that details the port's cargo, economic, community and environment impacts in a compelling visual way. Port Saint John, in partnership with PALS (Partners Assisting Local Schools) and the Anglophone South School District, is launching lesson plans about the port and maritime industries. The Tampa Port Authority and the Florida Department of Transportation reported the success of the commemorative "Run the Connector" 5K run on December 28, following the ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the approaching opening of the I-4/Selmon Expressway Connector project. 


Hamilton: New Infographic Visually Tells the Story of the Port

An infographic released by the Hamilton Port Authority visually tells the story of the port – its cargo, its economic impact in southern Ontario, its relationship with the local community, its environmental accomplishments and its port partners. The infographic is a four-page PDF with graphical depictions of key cargos, growth in commodities, economic impact on the community and investments in infrastructure. The infographic also highlights the port’s commitment to brownfields restoration, fish habitat creation and protection and the port’s contributions and in-kind donations to various community groups. Click here to view the full infographic.

A portion of the new infographic released by the Hamilton Port Authority.

Port Saint John: Bringing the Port to the Classroom

Port Saint John, in partnership with PALS (Partners Assisting Local Schools) and the Anglophone South School District, is launching lesson plans about the Port and Maritime industries. The education program is designed to complement many areas of the curriculum and can be adapted for many grade levels. 

"Students may see the port every day, but they may not be aware of who we are or what we do. Each lesson plan developed between the port and PALS team informs students about an important piece of their community and regional economy. We want them to learn about our industry in an exciting and creative way. Not only will it contribute to making them well-informed citizens, but it may also open their minds to future career possibilities," Jim Quinn, president and CEO of Port Saint John, said. 

Quinn recently took the first group of students from Centennial School on a tour of the Port. Centennial School staff were helpful in focus-testing the resource as it was developed. The Grades 2 and 3 students were shown a short presentation before touring the Port and wrapping up with a 360-degree view of the city from the rooftop patio of the Diamond Jubilee Cruise Terminal. 

There are three unique lesson plans: Ports and Cargo, Cruise and Dredging. Port Saint John has made lesson plans available online and is already booking tours for teachers eager to help their students learn more about the port.  

"We are so pleased to enter this next phase of our PALS at the Port partnership. Port Saint John is at the heart of the city and, with this new resource, the students and staff of local schools will have an exciting way to become better acquainted with the port and what it means to our community. Extending learning beyond the classroom broadens the horizons of our young people. Thank you to all who have made it possible," PALS Coordinator Deborah Fisher said. 

Tampa: Commemorative 5K Run Celebrates Opening of I-4 Connector Project

The Tampa Port Authority (TPA) and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) are pleased to report the success of the commemorative "Run the Connector" 5K run on December 28, following the ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the approaching opening of the I-4/Selmon Expressway Connector project. About 1,000 runners participated in the race, and several local charities will benefit from proceeds raised.   

The 5K run took place on a portion of the new, elevated roadway, allowing participants the one-time opportunity to see Tampa from a unique perspective, running from the site of the ribbon cutting ceremony site to Interstate 4 and back. Along the mostly-elevated route on some of the new bridges, runners could see McKay Bay, Palmetto Beach, the roadway’s state-of-the-art tolling gantry, and downtown Tampa.   

Several state elected officials and key project stakeholders participated in the opening remarks and ribbon-cutting ceremony, led by Ananth Prasad, secretary of FDOT: Congresswoman Kathy Castor, State Sen. Jeff Brandes; Rep. Mark Danish; Rep. Dana Young, former State Sen. Jim Sebesta; and FDOT District 7 Secretary Paul Steinman; Joe Waggoner, Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority; and Paul Anderson, president and CEO, Tampa Port Authority.
 
Truck traffic from the Port of Tampa and city streets within the port’s vicinity will be positively impacted by the connector project when it opens.   

"The 5K run went very smoothly, and the weather was perfect for a thousand lucky runners who got to be a part of local history. The Selmon Expressway/I-4 Connector project is huge for our area and for the port, as thousands of trucks will be able to bypass city streets and commerce will flow more efficiently and safely when this project is operational," Paul Anderson, port president and CEO, said.   
 

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