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Jobs Creation 2 Act of 2010:  Proposed Amendments to 2009-2012 Transportation Improvement Program for Southwestern Pennsylvania

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC) is seeking public comment on proposed amendments to the 2009-2012 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to permit the programming of funds soon anticipated to be made available under the Jobs Creation 2 Act of 2010.  This legislation, currently under development by Congress, is intended to provide a stimulus to the economy via job creation through the provision of funding for "ready-to-go" federal-aid eligible projects.

In anticipation of this new economic stimulus funding, the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission is intending to amend its Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) with a list of potential transportation infrastructure projects. A Draft Jobs Creation 2 Act of 2010 Project listing is now available for a 30-day public comment period.  

A listing of surface transportation projects in Southwestern Pennsylvania that may be funded under the Jobs Creation 2 Act of 2010 projects is available via the link below; in the offices of SPC; in most public libraries; and in the County Planning offices and the planning office of the City of Pittsburgh. 

Download a PDF version of the list here (PDF).

Many of these projects can currently be found in SPC's 2009-2012 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).  Projects not already part of the TIP would need to be added.  Formal Commission action to amend the TIP will be required for any project receiving more than $10 million from the Jobs Creation 2 Act of 2010.

The public review document presents candidate surface transportation projects which may be eligible to receive federal aid under the Jobs Creation 2 Act of 2010.  These are projects that are considered "ready-to-go" by their sponsors and must be ready to begin construction in Spring/Summer 2010.

There is no assurance that any individual project on the list would receive federal funds; only that these projects would be eligible to receive federal funds under the Jobs Creation 2 Act of 2010.  When federal legislation is completed, the actual number of projects advanced on the TIP will be subject to final legislated funding limits and congressional directives.

Written comments may be submitted through 4:00 on April 9, 2010 to:

Comments
425 Sixth Avenue, Suite 2500
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1852
Fax to: Comments at 412-391-9160
E-mail: comments@spcregion.org

Written and oral comments will also be accepted as part of the following public meetings:

Thursday, March 25, 2010
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Regional Enterprise Tower
23rd Floor, Davis Room
425 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
[ directions ]

Tuesday, March 30, 2010
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Armstrong County Courthouse
Commissioners' Meeting Room
450 Market Street, Kittanning, PA
[ directions ]

Wednesday, March 31, 2010
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Washington County Courthouse
100 West Beau Street
Washington, PA
[ directions ]

These public meetings will provide an opportunity to receive the most current information regarding the status of projects in the Jobs Creation 2 Act of 2010. Due to the nature of this funding, immediate action will be necessary in order for Southwestern Pennsylvania to take full advantage of these funds. The candidate projects must be “ready-to-go” and will primarily be advanced from the current 2009-2012 TIP.

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission will meet Monday, March 29, 2010 at 4:30 p.m., 31st Floor, Regional Enterprise Tower, 425 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA [ directions ], to consider the proposed amendments.

SPC is committed to compliance with the non-discrimination requirements of applicable civil rights statute, executive orders, regulations and policies.  The meeting locations are accessible to persons with disabilities.  With advance notification, accommodations may be provided for those with special needs related to language, sight or hearing.  If you have a request for a special need, wish to file a complaint, or desire additional information, please contact Matt Pavlosky at (412) 391-5590, extension 361 or mpavlosky@spcregion.org.

For meeting directions, transit information or additional information, call Matt Pavlosky at (412) 391-5590, ext. 361 for the name and contact information of the transit service provider serving these meetings.

For questions about Public Participation Panels, contact Matt Pavlosky at (412) 391-5590 x361 or e-mail mpavlosky@spcregion.org

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