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While living in Monaca, Dr. Vincent Troia frequently rode his bike to the Montour Trail in Coraopolis. He followed the Ohio River down Bicycle PA Route A, along Route 51, despite the high-speed traffic. Troia also said he would bike on the Little Beaver Creek Greenway trail, just across the state border in Ohio.

“I was thinking, ‘boy, it would be nice to just connect the two trails, and then we’d have a beautiful network, a bike network,’” said Troia, who now serves as president of the Ohio River Trail Council (ORTC). The nonprofit organization works to protect trails and to provide active transportation networks in the Ohio River Valley and surrounding areas.

Since its founding in 2009, the nonprofit ORTC has completed multiple bicycle feasibility studies to improve safety for cyclists. The studies encompassed an area along the Ohio River from Coraopolis to the Pennsylvania-Ohio border and examined possibilities for safer, off-road trails, according to Troia. Now, ORTC is developing a more comprehensive bicycle suitability study.

Read the full article at Trib Live

Five years after the Green Building Alliance surveyed Pittsburgh area commuters about how they get to work, the answers have changed substantially, with more people using several ways each week, working or starting from home and using bikes or ride-share options.

“One of the largest takes is people commuting differently from day to day,” said Isaac Smith, data and performance director for the alliance. “They may drive two days a week, work from home one day and then take a bike. There’s a level of flexibility that’s growing in the workforce.”

The alliance — a group of more than 500 Downtown Pittsburgh building operators aiming for a 50% reduction in energy use, water consumption and transportation emissions by 2030 — released the results of last fall’s survey of more than 20,081 commuters during a Strip District event Thursday. It also announced it already reached its 2020 goal of a 20% reduction in those areas.

Read the full article at post-gazette.com

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC) has developed a regional Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Strategic Action Plan. TDM involves encouraging use of transit, ridesharing, bicycling, walking, telework; shifting travel times; or avoiding unnecessary trips. This planning initiative facilitates collaboration among:

• The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC)
• Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
• Pennsylvania Division Office of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
• Other TDM stakeholders in Southwestern Pennsylvania to create a regional transportation demand management planning framework

Transportation demand management, or TDM, focuses on the decisions that people and businesses make every day about how they travel. Managing travel demand involves providing travelers with information, options, and incentives that expand travel choices beyond driving alone, such as use of transit, ridesharing, bicycling, walking, and teleworking. For those who drive, it also involves shifting travel to less congested times or routes, or avoiding trips entirely in order to reduce traffic congestion, improve system efficiency, and enhance quality of life.
The plan establishes and prioritizes goals and strategies that build upon existing efforts and programs to improve mobility options by:

• Maximizing the efficiency of the region’s existing infrastructure.
• Better integrating TDM initiatives with regional and local transportation planning.
• Developing focused TDM planning strategies into operations and safety, sustainability as well as economic and community vitality.
• Enhancing the region’s existing communities by supporting connections to transit, walking and bicycling.
• Coordinating TDM activities among all of the region’s TDM implementers and stakeholders in order to maximize investment and to deliver consistent, complimentary strategies.

This plan will also support and implement the vision, policies and goals in the region’s Long-Range Transportation Plan, SmartMoves for a Changing Region.

Download the Final Draft TDM Action Plan

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission has awarded nearly $9 million in grants that will serve as the final piece of funding for 16 transportation projects worth more than $110 million across the 10-county region.

Some of the money is for planning or feasibility studies, but the bulk of it will allow projects to begin construction, the commission said.

The grants were awarded in two categories: $5.8 million for 10 projects under the Livability through Smart Transportation Program, and $3.186 million for six projects through the Transportation Alternatives Program. The Livability program is designed to link transportation projects with other development work while the Alternatives program encourages bike and pedestrian lanes, trail expansion, and access to public transit.

The most expensive project is 12 miles of improvements to Route 981 in Westmoreland County at a cost of $51 million, including a $750,000 Livability grant. Known as the Laurel Valley Transportation Improvement Project, it will upgrade Route 981 from Route 819 in Mount Pleasant Township to Route 30 in Unity.

The first section of work will be from the Route 819 interchange to Norvelt. The grant will be used to widen shoulders to allow bike and pedestrian travel and improve connections with the regional trail system.

In Beaver County, a $14.5 million Pennsylvania Department of Transportation project on Brodhead Road in Aliquippa will rehabilitate the surface and shoulders, install a new traffic signal at the intersection with Center Grange Road, and consider a left-turn lane between Pleasant Drive and the Northern Limit. The project received a $750,000 Livability grant.

A $492,000 Alternatives grant will help PennDOT complete a $12.6 million project to revamp the Jefferson Avenue interchange with Interstate 70 in Washington. The project will include new signals, sidewalk restoration and improving stormwater improvements.

Read the full story on Post-Gazette.com

Repairs are on the way for the Fort Duquesne, West End and McKees Rocks bridges in Allegheny County, thanks to $132 million in new investments the Shapiro-Davis administration announced Thursday, Jan. 18, by Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation (PennDOT) Mike Carroll at a news conference in Pittsburgh.

“Pittsburgh’s bridges carry thousands of Pennsylvanians and millions of dollars’ worth of goods every single day – they’re critical to western Pennsylvania and our economic success. My administration has a GSD attitude – we’re getting stuff done for the people of Pennsylvania – and with the help of state funding, we were able to repair 74 bridges and 7,011 miles of roads across the commonwealth last year,” said Gov. Josh Shapiro. “My administration is continuing to build on that progress by investing $132 million in additional federal and state funding to repair vital bridges across Allegheny County. Pennsylvania’s progress has often been tied to our ability to complete major projects that spur economic growth and create real opportunity – and with these new investments, my administration will continue to safely, quickly and skillfully strengthen Allegheny County’s infrastructure.”

“Pittsburgh is the City of Bridges – they knit together our neighborhoods, as local residents go to and from school, work, shopping and civic events,” said Davis. “Gov. Shapiro and I understand how important bridges are for our communities and our region’s economic vitality, and that’s why our administration is investing $132 million in additional funding to repair and restore these three iconic spans. In addition, more infrastructure spending equals more jobs – good-paying, family-sustaining jobs. We’re proud to stand with our union brothers and sisters, who are working hard to rebuild Pennsylvania.”

The increased federal funds from the infrastructure law mean PennDOT has more “spike” funding that can be allocated at the secretary’s discretion, as part of the state’s 12-year transportation program.

Spike funding has traditionally gone toward high-cost projects, like the bridge upgrades announced Thursday. The McKees Rocks Bridge will receive $25 million and the Fort Duquesne Bridge will receive $60 million in spike funding from the draft 12-year program update for 2025. The West End Bridge had received spike funding through the current 12-year program, and it will receive an additional $47 million from the 2025 update. Because these bridges provide critical links to the city of Pittsburgh and carry thousands of vehicles every day, PennDOT will ensure that traffic will remain flowing during construction.

“There are significant needs across our transportation network, and certainly in southwest Pennsylvania,” said Carroll. “Thanks to the leadership at the federal level that got us the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, more federal funds are available for our program, and thanks to the smart planning by the Shapiro administration and the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission, we’re making the most of our federal and state dollars, and investing funds in meaningful projects that will benefit Pennsylvania communities.”

In addition to historic investments in passenger rail, electric vehicle charging stations and airports, the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law also provides significant funding increases to state transportation departments for road and bridge improvements.

“The infrastructure law is making Pittsburgh’s many bridges safer for the thousands of residents, commuters and travelers who rely on them every day,” said U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA). “The McKees Rocks, West End and Fort Duquesne bridges are vital to keeping the city of Pittsburgh moving. When we improve the condition of our bridges, we strengthen the region’s economy and make the City of Bridges easier to navigate.”

“The hardworking families of Allegheny County rely on these bridges to connect them to work, education, resources and friends. I am delighted that these long-needed repairs are underway, ensuring that members of our community can travel around our beautiful city safely and easily,” said state Sen. Jay Costa (D-43). “I’m grateful to the Shapiro administration and all the folks who have delivered this crucial funding. I am especially grateful for the union workers who will be conducting these repairs, and I look forward to celebrating the fruits of their labor.”

“Our bridges are essential to sustaining both our economic and social well-being in Allegheny County. This funding is key to enabling our region’s infrastructure for both current and future generations,” said state Rep. Aerion Abney (D-19). “It exemplifies the effective actions taken by this administration to get things done – and we are grateful for their commitment to the prosperity of our region.”

In addition to the Allegheny County bridge projects, the Wildwood intersection of state Route 8 will receive $4.5 million in new spike funding. Projects in Lancaster and Adams counties are also in line for new spike funding commitments.

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission, the region’s transportation planning organization, will receive nearly $400 million total in new spike funding, an increase of more than $90 million over the previous 12-year program.

“On behalf of the thousands of people who cross some of the most heavily travelled bridges in our region, thank you Gov. Shapiro, Lt. Gov. Davis and Secretary Carroll for this major investment,” said Rich Fitzgerald, executive director, Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission. “Investing in our critical infrastructure means drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists in our region will have access to safer and more efficient modes of transportation.”

“Our bridges are our gateway, they’re our identity as a region and organized labor takes this deep in its soul,” said Darrin Kelly, president of the Allegheny-Fayette Central Labor Council. “We must never forget that when we invest in infrastructure, we’re investing in people.”

View the full article at latrobebulletinnews.com.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will be in Pittsburgh Friday to celebrate funding for $142.3 million in projects along the Parkway East and the eastern suburbs and to meet with students at Carnegie Mellon University.

Buttigieg is part of the Biden administration’s promotion of $4.9 billion in grants for major road and bridge projects formally announced Thursday. Biden was scheduled to announce the 37 projects at a news conference along the Wisconsin-Minnesota border, where $1 billion will be used to replace the Blatnik Bridge between Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin.

Sens. Bob Casey and John Fetterman and U.S. Reps. Summer Lee and Chris Deluzio announced the local projects last month.

In a briefing for reporters Wednesday, Buttigieg said the competitive grants were earmarked for larger projects with regional and national importance. Overall, the agency received more than $300 million applications for $50 billion and awards were given to projects that provided multiple benefits such as improving infrastructure, reducing pollution, creating jobs and benefiting economically challenged areas.

“You can absolutely see the level of demand,” Buttigieg said.

The projects in this area include:

• New sidewalks in Wilkins and Monroeville to provide easier access to transit.
• Eliminating the chronic flooding problem on the Parkway East in Downtown Pittsburgh, the area beside the Monongahela Wharf known as “the bathtub.”
• Installing traffic control measures to reduce speed and regulate the number of vehicles on the Parkway East between Monroeville and the Squirrel Hill Tunnel to reduce congestion and accidents.
• Creating bus lanes along the shoulders of the inbound Parkway East for Pittsburgh Regional Transit buses and adding a connection to the Martin Luther King Jr. East Busway at Edgewood.
• Paving parts of the busway stabilizing hillsides to reduce landslides along it.

View the full article at unionprogress.com

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC) is awarding Kittanning Borough $500,000 in grant funding to support pedestrian and accessibility improvements for its streetscape project, according to a recently issued press release.

“Kittanning’s streetscape project is an ongoing initiative that has been a borough-driven initiative that the county fully supports,” said John Strate, chairman of Armstrong County’s board of commissioners. “The borough played significant role in our region’s history, and making these kinds of efforts to beautify and revitalize the downtown area for our residents and small business owners is another step in helping to grow the local economy.”

SPC recently completed the selection process for its discretionary competitive grant program which selects certain projects in the region to receive federal funding. The organization has a selection committee that reviews grant applications submitted from counties and municipalities within its coverage area. The grant applications are then competitively reviewed and scored to ensure that these projects adhere to federal standards. “I am encouraged investments continue to be made throughout Kittanning to revitalize the community. The (SPC) funds will complement the recent $500,000 in Redevelopment Assistance Capitol Program (RACP) funding my office helped secure for this important initiative. These improvements will build upon the revitalization efforts that were made on Market Street over the last several years,” State Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) said. “I look forward to continuing to support these efforts and working with the SPC, Armstrong County Commissioners, Rep. Donna Oberlander and Kittanning Borough Council. It is imperative we continue collaborating together to revitalize the county seat.”

As the region’s Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), Local Development District (LDD) and Economic Development District (EDD), SPC receives an allotment of federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation that it can award to entities that have improvement projects, which qualify under three areas: Congestion Mitigation Air Quality program (CMAQ), Carbon Reduction program (CRP), and the Transportation Alternatives Set Aside (TASA) program.

“Our borough has a rich history, and we are excited for its vibrant future,” said Chris Schiano, Kittanning Borough Council vice president, Ward 2 councilman.

“We are in the midst revitalizing our downtown corridor, and this grant will support the borough’s efforts to enact changes that will positively impact our business community and residents.”

The CMAQ and CRP programs accept applications from counties and municipalities that have projects which will help to improve air quality and reduce traffic congestion.

Eligible initiatives under these two programs can include pedestrian and bicycle facility projects, transit improvement programs, electric vehicles and charging stations, congestion reduction and traffic flow improvements and diesel engine retrofitting/replacements.

The TASA program accepts applications from counties and municipalities for projects that support transportation alternatives, including pedestrian and bicycle facilities, improving access to public transportation, enhanced mobility, recreational trails, safe routes to schools and environmental mitigation.

“As the county seat of Armstrong County, Kittanning is a lively borough with a strong small business community and nearby trails that many bicyclists and walkers use,” said Rich Fitzgerald, executive director of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission. “Allocating funding for the borough’s streetscape project is a tangible way for the SPC to support the community, and demonstrates that we’re focused on helping to improve the quality of life for the communities we serve.”

Initiatives like Kittanning Borough’s streetscape project reflects the vision of SPC’s Long Range Transportation Plan, which strives to ensure the region is connected and has multimodal mobility for all.

It also aligns with the organization’s Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Strategic Action Plan.

TDM focuses on the decisions that people and businesses make every day about travel, and involves providing travelers with information, options and incentives that expand travel choices.

View the full article at leadertimes.com.

PennDOT District 12 officials highlighted nine of the 103 projects anticipated to be in construction status this year in Fayette, Greene, Washington, and Westmoreland counties, representing an investment of $528 million.

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s commitment to delivering safe highways and bridges across the Commonwealth remains a top priority.

These investments support the Shapiro Administration’s vision of a safe and reliable transportation network that connects Pennsylvanians to greater opportunity.

Shapiro’s 2023-24 budget secured $125 million to fully leverage federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) investments and improve Pennsylvania’s roads and bridges.

The investment is made possible by decoupling Pennsylvania State Police funding from the Motor License Fund and is the first year of the governor’s four-year proposal to invest an additional $1.25 billion in the state’s infrastructure.

Statewide in 2023, 684 bridges went out for bid to be repaired, replaced, or preserved and 7,011 roadway miles were improved by department or partner crews.

Just down the block from the historically significant Dunlap Creek (Cast Iron) Bridge in Brownsville, department officials were joined by a Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission representative who discussed funding for regional roads and bridges.

“I am eager to oversee my first construction season in the position of new District 12 Executive,” said Rachel Duda. “My top goal is to look for ways that improve safety and save people’s lives through advances in our transportation system.”

“We are excited for District 12’s upcoming construction season. This work is part of SPC’s four-year, $3.9 billion Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) that we are continuously working on with our local, county, and state partners to prioritize our region’s infrastructure needs,” said SPC Director of Transportation Planning Domenic A. D’Andrea. “These critical infrastructure investments allow our transportation system to be more resilient and enhance our communities.”

Overall highlights in the 2024 construction season for the southwest region – including projects supported and accelerated by the BIL – include, approximately:

• 93.87 miles of paving.
• 500 miles of roadway sealcoating and crack sealing.
• 28 bridges will be preserved, 45 bridges rehabilitated or replaced.
• 20 slides will be repaired by department forces with an additional six slide locations in a construction status.

“As Assistant District Executive for Construction, I have the privilege of working with many talented professionals to deliver our construction projects in District 12. Soon we’ll break ground for a full rehabilitation of the Dunlap Creek Bridge,” said Bill Beaumariage. “This project has deeps roots in our western Pennsylvania history, and we are proud to be preserving the amazing work of our ancestors.”

Significant new projects beginning this season include:

Fayette County

• Dunlap Creek (Cast Iron) Bridge Restoration: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places (National Register) and National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark, the superstructure was constructed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers in 1839 as the first cast iron metal arch bridge in the United States.

Complete structural rehabilitation and repairing of the existing bridge, carrying Route 4003 (Market Street) over Dunlap Creek. Installing a new mid-block crossing and a pedestrian bridge for pedestrian safety and accessibility, in Brownsville Borough, $8.9 million.

Notable ongoing projects from 2023 include:

Fayette County

• Route 711 Crawford Avenue (McCray Robb) Bridge: Replacing the existing, six-span steel superstructure of the Route 711 Crawford Avenue Bridge with a new, wider superstructure consisting of continuous composite steel plate girders in the City of Connellsville, $11.5 million.

Westmoreland County

• Laurel Valley Transportation Improvement Project (LVTIP): Upgrading the Route 981 corridor from the intersection with Route 819 in Mt. Pleasant Township to the intersection with Route 30 in Unity Township. Phase 1 (the southernmost of the three-section project) is underway, reconstructing Route 981 from the intersection with Route 819 north to a point just south of the town of Calumet, $55.2 million.

Countywide 2024 construction maps, and a full project list, are attached. Dates are current as of the date of publication and are subject to change based on weather and operations.

View the full article at dailycourier.com.

By Mason Fish
SPC
12/12/2025

If you have never been to one of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission’s (SPC) public meetings, you might picture a long slideshow in a quiet room with a drawn-out lecture. However, what you will actually find is something very different.

When you walk through the door, you will usually see neighbors chatting near a table of maps, local officials asking questions about roads they drive every day, or residents comparing notes about trails, transit, traffic, or the project they have been hoping to see move forward for years.

Many attendees are curious about what is happening in their area. Others want to understand why transportation projects take time, or how decisions are made, or what big changes might be on the horizon. And almost everyone wants to know how they can help shape what comes next.

At the heart of it all? Public meetings exist to give you, the people who live, work, and travel here, a direct say in massive decisions that affect daily life. Think about it: roads don’t fix themselves, buses don’t reroute on a whim, and bridges don’t build without input.

These meetings are mandated by federal law for organizations like us to ensure transparency and community involvement in transportation planning. Without them, decisions might overlook the pothole on your street or the need for better transit in your neighborhood. Instead, they turn your ideas into priorities, helping to allocate funding toward projects that make Southwestern PA safer, smoother, and more connected.

And guess what? We just wrapped up the latest round of public meetings and comment periods for the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) earlier this month.

A Meeting Built Around You

Why does SPC hold these meetings year after year? The answer is quite simple. Transportation isn’t just about asphalt and engines… it’s about people. SPC’s events are designed to unriddle this process, turning complex plans like the TIP, Long Range Transportation Plan, and Public Participation Plan into digestible chats. As our region’s federally designated hub for planning, we team up with local, state, and federal officials to turn ideas into reality.

All of our public meetings are interactive hubs where you can explore maps, ask any question you might have (like “Why does this take so long?”), or share anything else on your mind. Public input ensures that underrepresented voices, from rural areas to urban hubs, influence where dollars go. Plus, it’s fun to see your neighbor’s eyes light up when they spot a proposed trail that could connect their backyard to the park!

Did You Know?

First-time attendees are often surprised by how approachable and effective these meetings can be.

Here’s what you should know:

• Participation has steadily been on the uptick since the virtual-only sessions during COVID, showing that community engagement is valued both online and in person.
• Every comment matters. All feedback submitted via handwritten notes or email is reviewed and compiled into official reports that are shared with PennDOT and other agencies.
• If you cannot attend a meeting, materials remain available online throughout the year, allowing for review, learning, and feedback submission at any time.
• These meetings are not isolated events. They are part of a larger framework where public input helps meet federal requirements for air quality, safety, and other priorities, turning local concerns into regional improvements.

Inside the Meeting Room

Meetings begin with a brief introduction to SPC’s role, followed by updates and overviews of key initiatives. Attendees learn about the plan being discussed, including proposed investments and timelines. Recent project completions, such as new bridges, are highlighted alongside funding sources and upcoming milestones. Meetings also provide previews of important projects, from congestion mitigation to trail expansions.

The public comments & questions period is particularly important. Safety concerns such as lighting and guardrails are frequently raised, along with issues related to transit, traffic, and trails. Attendees often remain after meetings to discuss specific concerns, such as conditions near local schools. These interactions allow opportunities for face-to-face dialogue that surveys alone cannot provide. They help ensure projects reflect the real needs of the community and create a sense of shared ownership in regional planning.

“All of the comments that come in, whether through the email inbox or hard copies, are reviewed. Each comment then becomes documented into a larger public comment report,” said SPC Public Involvement Coordinator Ronda Craig.

This means that every single public submission is read, logged, and shared with decision-makers at various agencies relevant to the plan being discussed.

Community input helps guide long-term transportation projects, promotes accountability, and ensures plans evolve with regional needs. Public participation has historically influenced project priorities, redirecting plans when needed, and reinforcing that these meetings are an essential part of our planning.

Staying Connected

Missed the recent TIP round? Jump in anytime! SPC keeps materials online, releases updates via social media and this newsletter, and flags upcoming events. Progress thrives on participation. Whether you’re a transit enthusiast, a daily driver, or just curious, these meetings remind everyone: Our region’s future isn’t set in stone, it’s shaped by all of us.