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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

Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission Unveils New Transportation Improvement Program Update

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 15, 2025

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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Where Exactly Does $4.7 Billion Go? An Update on the Region’s Transportation Improvement Plan 

By Mason Fish
5/29/2026

Every few years, the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC) works through a planning process that quietly shapes how people move throughout the region. Roads are repaired. Bridges get replaced. Bus fleets get updated. The decisions made during this cycle have ripple effects that can last years, and right now residents have had an opportunity to be a direct part of it.

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After 26 Years, Rena Liu-Belshe Leaves Her Mark on Southwestern PA’s Global Reach 

By Mason Fish
4/30/2026

On her first morning at the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC), Rena Liu-Belshe would never have predicted she would still be there 26 years later.

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