***NOTICE: SPC OFFICES WILL BE OFFICIALLY CLOSED FROM 11AM THURSDAY, JANUARY 26 TO 5PM FRIDAY, JANUARY 27. NORMAL OPERATIONS ARE EXPECTED TO RESUME MONDAY, JANUARY 30TH AT 7AM.***

***In accordance with the most up-to-date COVID-19 developments and safety precautions, SPC will offer limited, in-person attendance for some public meetings observing strict social distancing and safety protocols while continuing to provide a virtual option for attendees as well. Please check the SPC Events Calendar for information about specific meetings. All SPC staff are available via email or voicemail.***

Regional Broadband Summit

Join us in Cranberry Township February 16th! Click to learn more and register!

How SPC Makes a Difference

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC) is committed to keeping our region connected and moving forward. SPC works with local, state and federal partners to plan for the continued growth of SWPA. SPC helps counties, cities, municipalities and townships access more than $35 billion state and federal transportation and economic development funds allocated to the region through 2045. Together, we are enhancing our region’s competitiveness in the national and global markets.

2022 Annual Report Video

A brief animated overview of SPC’s success stories and what’s to come!

2022 Annual Report

Explore an interactive PDF and dig a little deeper into SPC’s accomplishments!

Event Calendar

Get Involved

February0910:00 AM

TDM Partners Forum

February141:00 PM

Where to Start When Starting a Business

February1510:00 AM

Transit Operators Committee

Upcoming Events Meeting Minutes

SPC Programs

Transportation

Learn how SPC’s regional plan invests in improving mobility in the region

Planning & Development

Identifying priority needs of local communities to foster economic development

Small Business Assistance

Providing loans, procurement and export assistance

Water Resource Center

Promoting regional collaboration on water topics and issues

CommuteInfo

Promoting ridesharing solutions for commuters

Project Spotlight

SWPA Connected - MMGP


The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC), in partnership with DQE Communications, is applying to the Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program (MMGP) to establish and enhance fiber-based infrastructure across the 10-county southwestern Pennsylvania region. SPC is the federally-designated metropolitan planning organization (MPO) responsible for the region’s transportation planning process, as well as the Local Development District and Economic Development District, that establishes regional economic development priorities and provides a wide range of technical services to the region.

Visit spcregion.org/connected/mmgp and learn about the next steps in getting Southwestern Pennsylvania Connected!

What’s Happening at SPC

February 16th: Regional Broadband Summit in Cranberry

Jan 10, 2023

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC) is hosting a Regional Broadband Summit on February 16, 2023 from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at the Regional Learning Alliance in Cranberry Township, Butler County. This event will educate local governments, non-profits, partners and

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SPC is Moving!

Jan 19, 2023

We’re Moving! The new space will be in the heart of the Strip District. In the meantime, SPC will be operating virtually until further notice. Staff will be available via their email, or you can call 412.391.5590. For general inquiries,

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Regional Travel Demand Model Update/Enhancements Consultant Services RFP

Jan 11, 2023

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Corporation, a 501(c)(3) corporation, on behalf of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC), is requesting Technical Proposals and Price Proposals (together, the Proposal package) for Regional Travel Demand Model Update/Enhancements Consultant Services. The selected firm or team of

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