Beverly resident, and avid outdoorsman, Jim Smith is leading an effort to promote freight transportation on rivers and canals as an alternative to the more traditional methods of transportation. Smith’s vision is to create a network of interconnected waterways that can be used to transport goods and materials. Smith believes that by utilizing the existing waterways in the area, it could help reduce the environmental impact of shipping goods and materials. By using rivers and canals, there would be fewer emissions and a reduction in the amount of traffic on the roads. Smith also believes that it could help to boost the economy in the area. By providing an efficient and economical way to ship goods and materials, businesses could potentially save money. Smith is working with local and state officials to create a plan to implement his vision.
This includes discussing potential funding sources for the infrastructure needed to make the system a reality. Smith has also been in contact with experts in the field of transportation to gain insight into the logistics of the project. He is also working with local businesses to get them to invest in the project. Smith believes that by working together, businesses can create a viable and sustainable freight transportation system that can benefit everyone involved. Smith hopes to have the project up and running in the next year or two. He believes that with the right support and investment, his vision could become reality and help to create a more sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective way to transport goods and materials in the area. Smith’s idea to create a freight transportation system on rivers and canals is an intriguing concept that could potentially benefit businesses, the environment, and the economy. If successful, it could revolutionize the way goods and materials are transported in the area.