Allegheny County Courthouse in the daylight
Armstrong County Courthouse in the daylight
Beaver County Courthouse in the daylight
Butler County Courthouse in the daylight
City of Pittsburgh City-County building in the daylight
Fayette County Courthouse in the daylight
Greene County Courthouse in the daylight
Indiana County Courthouse in the daylight
Lawrence County Courthouse in the daylight
Washington County Courthouse in the daylight
Westmoreland County Courthouse in the daylight
Scenic Wide Shot of the City of Greensburg
Scenic view in Fayette County. A car cross a bridge over a river surrounded by fall foliage
Aerial view of PNC Park
Scenic sunset shot of downtown Pittsburgh with The Point in the foreground
Aerial of the SPC region
Scenic daytime view of the lake at Raccoon Park
Scenic shot of Armstrong County. River in foreground.
Fort Pitt Bridge from a distance on a clear day

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How SPC Makes a Difference

Our organization is steadfastly committed to keeping our region connected and moving forward. We work with local, state and federal partners to plan for the continued growth of Southwestern Pennsylvania.

As part of that work, we help counties, cities, municipalities and townships access over an estimated $39 billion in state and federal transportation and economic development funding that has been allocated to the region through 2050.

Together, we are enhancing our region’s competitiveness in the national and global markets.

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Our organization serves Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington and Westmoreland Counties, as well as the City of Pittsburgh. We encourage you to get involved and learn more about SPC!

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Transportation

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Learn how our regional plan invests in improving mobility for SWPA

Economic Workforce & Development

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Identifying priority needs of local communities to foster economic development

Small Business Support

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Providing loans, procurement and export assistance

Environmental Programs

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Fostering regional collaboration on environmental issues

CommuteInfo

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Promoting ridesharing solutions for commuters

What’s Happening at SPC

Editorial: $4.7 billion plan is more than a wish list

When it comes to transportation, planning is a long-term game.
A road can be found dangerous years before anything is done about it. A bridge can be a known problem long before the studies and designs and funding are in place to make changes. Expanding mass transit can be a dream long before a new bus picks up a passenger.
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission’s $4.7 billion Transportation Improvement Plan is an exercise in heading toward the horizon, knowing it is years away.

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SPC, County, City, PennDOT, PRT Launch Vision Zero Comprehensive Safety Action Plan for Allegheny County to Eliminate Traffic Fatalities 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
7/2/2026

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC) today announced the launch of the Allegheny County Vision Zero Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (ACSAP), developed in partnership with Allegheny County, City of Pittsburgh, PennDOT, and Pittsburgh Regional Transit. The announcement was made along State Route 837 near Kennywood Park in West Mifflin, one of the plan’s priority corridors.

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Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission Unveils New Transportation Improvement Program Update

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
6/22/2026

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC) is proud to announce the approval of the 2027–2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) effective October 1,2026. This document, which was approved unanimously by Commission members at today’s meeting, will direct $4.7 billion in infrastructure investment across the 10-county region.

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