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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

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Promoting ridesharing solutions for commuters

What’s Happening at SPC

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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Strength In Numbers: SPC Commissioners Make the Trip to Harrisburg 

By Mason Fish
6/22/2026

Earlier this month, SPC Commissioners spent multiple days in the state capital meeting face-to-face with state policymakers, agency secretaries, and legislative leaders. The trip has become an annual event for the Commission, but for the counties and communities represented in the room, the lasting impact is anything but routine.

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