Public Comment & Current DRAFT Documents:
About PPPs
 Involving our public in the regional planning
processes is a high priority for the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission.
As one means of receiving valuable public input, SPC maintains Public
Participation Panels (PPPs) for each
county in its transportation planning region. Citizens do not
need to travel outside their own county to address SPC, because
through the PPPs, SPC comes to them. PPP meetings are open to the
public.
PPPs are a bit like focus groups: members are
appointed to represent the population of their respective
counties in regards to age, income, ethnicity, special needs,
and special interests. Members are expected to "get the word
out" about what they learn at meetings to the groups they represent.
They also assist SPC by reaching out to involve the general public.
PPPs meet on an as-needed basis, generally when
a major document (such as the long-range
plan, the TIP,
or the Air Quality
Report) is under public review. When meetings are scheduled,
they are listed in our Meetings section and in your local newspaper.
You can always communicate your views or request
information from SPC by visiting our Contact
Us section and calling or e-mailing the appropriate party.
For questions about Public
Participation Panels, contact Matt Pavlosky at (412)
391-5590 x361 or e-mail mpavlosky@spcregion.org.
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Outreach & Public Involvement
 Download a PDF version of SPC's Public Participation Plan.
Public outreach is the cornerstone of an effective transportation planning process. SPC conducts an open process that actively involves individuals, groups and communities from the earliest stages, including identifying needs and resources, developing alternatives, and deciding to implement solutions. SPC gives the public an active role by bringing planning directly to residents in each county through Public Participation Panels (PPPs), which reflect diverse needs and perspectives.
For questions about Public
Participation Panels, contact Matt Pavlosky at (412)
391-5590 x361 or e-mail mpavlosky@spcregion.org
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Public Involvement In 2009
Key highlights from 2009:
- Early Public Involvement in the Draft 2011-2014 Transportation Improvement Program
- Development of an instructional video as a guide to developing the 2011-2014 TIP.
- Panel workshop in each of the ten counties for education and dialogue.
- Public Meetings to for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
- Public Meetings for continual additions to the 2009-2012 TIP were held for the North Shore Extension, upgrades to the Route 28 Corridor, and the Charleroi- Monessen Bridge.
- Town Hall Meetings in partnership with government officials regarding transportation issues.
- Hosted the State Transportation Commission public hearing for Southwestern Pennsylvania.
- SPC's Public Participation efforts featured in PA Borough News Magazine (July 2009).
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For questions about Public
Participation Panels, contact Matt Pavlosky at (412)
391-5590 x361 or e-mail mpavlosky@spcregion.org.
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