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
Learn how our regional plan invests in improving mobility for SWPA
Economic Workforce & Development
Identifying priority needs of local communities to foster economic development
Small Business Support
Providing loans, procurement and export assistance
Environmental Programs
Fostering regional collaboration on environmental issues
CommuteInfo
Promoting ridesharing solutions for commuters
What’s Happening at SPC
Looking Ahead for Southwestern Pennsylvania: Why SPC Does a Long Range Plan
Jan 30, 2026By Mason Fish
1/30/2026
On the surface, long range planning can often be perceived as distant or overly technical. However, current decisions regarding jobs, transportation, and infrastructure have a direct impact on daily life in Southwestern Pennsylvania. These choices influence residents’ access to employment, business growth, and the long-term desirability of communities.
Vicites Elected Chairman of Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission
Dec 15, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 15, 2025
PITTSBURGH, Pa – Earlier today, the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC), the federally-designated regional commission for transportation and economic development, elected Fayette County Commissioner Vince Vicites as its new Chairman for calendar years 2026 and 2027. Commissioner Betsy McClure of Greene County was elected Vice-Chair, and Commissioner Bonni Dunlap of Indiana County was elected as its Secretary-Treasurer. Vicites replaces outgoing Chairman Commissioner Pat Fabian of Armstrong County, whose term expires at the end of the year.
Your Voice in Action: The Goal of an SPC Public Meeting
Dec 12, 2025By Mason Fish
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.