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SmartMoves: Long Range Transportation Plan & Transportation Improvement Program

Public Comment: Rochester Road Widening Project

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC) is seeking public input on proposed updates to the Regional Air Quality Conformity Determination and proposed amendments to SmartMoves for a Changing Region (SPC Long Range Plan) and the 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (SPC 2025 TIP).

A virtual public meeting on November 17th from 4:00pm to 5:00pm EST and other online public participation opportunities will be provided for interested parties to review and comment on draft documents. SPC will provide paper copies of materials upon request.

The public comment period for the proposed amendments will begin Monday, November 3, 2025 and conclude Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

PennDOT District 10 is proposing to add the Rochester Road Widening project to the SPC 2025 TIP resulting in a revision of the Regional Air Quality Conformity Determination and the amendment of the SPC TIP and SPC Long Range Plan. The proposed TIP amendment includes adding the preliminary engineering phase of the project to the current TIP. SPC is seeking public feedback as part of the amendment process.

The proposed project on Rochester Road in Cranberry Township Butler County includes widening to five lanes under the PA Turnpike’s Rochester Road Bridge, and widening of Rochester Road (SR 3022) between Haine School Road and Thompson Drive to five lanes. Project includes pedestrian/bike facilities on Rochester Road and replacement of the existing structure carrying Rochester Road over Brush Creek.

Additional information on the Air Quality Determination and the proposed amendments to the 2025-2028 TIP and SmartMoves for a Changing Region is available below for public review and at the offices of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission.

Virtual Public Meeting: Nov 17th 4:00pm-5:00pm

(https://spcregion.webex.com/spcregion/j.php?MTID=m42e1ed12a3ad724aacdc800f517ae121)

Comments on the proposed amendments will be accepted by SPC representatives during the virtual
public meeting. Written comments may also be submitted to comments@spcregion.org or by mail to
SPC Comments at 42 21st Street, Suite 101, Pittsburgh PA 15222.

All comments must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday December 2, 2025.

Upon consideration of public comments received, the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission will seek approval of the updated Air Quality Conformity Determination and proposed TIP and Plan amendments at their meeting at 4:00 p.m., Monday, December 15, 2025. This meeting will be held at 42 21st Street, Suite 101, Pittsburgh PA 15222.

For individuals without access to the internet, paper copies of draft materials will be mailed upon
request. SPC will respond to request for paper copies as soon as possible. To request paper copies, please contact Ronda Craig at (412) 391-5590, ext. 0372 or rcraig@spcregion.org.

Rochester Road Widening Project Documents:

2023 SmartMoves Long Range Transportation Plan Documents

Orange and Grey "Smart Moves For A Changing Region" logo

The SmartMoves for a Changing Region transportation and development plan identifies the region’s priority roadway, transit and multimodal transportation improvements programmed for advancement over the next 25-30 years.

Publications and Resources

2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

The region’s long range transportation plan is implemented with a series of shorter-term investment plans, known as Transportation Improvement Programs, or TIPs. Each TIP is a step along that 25-year investment in our region’s future.

The 2025-2028 TIP is comprised of projects and programs that serve multiple transportation modes and connections in our region.

Publications and Resources

Public Transit-Human Services Coordinated Transportation Plan (CTP)

Federal transit law requires that projects selected for funding under the Enhanced Mobility for Individuals and Individuals with Disabilities Program (49 U.S.C. 5310) be “included in a locally developed, coordinated public transit-human services transportation plan.” The plan is required to be “developed and approved through a process that included participation by seniors, individuals with disabilities, representatives of public, private, and nonprofit transportation and human services providers and other members of the public” utilizing transportation services.

Transportation Technical Committee (TTC)

Our TTC deals exclusively with technical issues relating to transportation. It makes recommendations to SPC and the Policy Committee regarding the Transportation Improvement Program, transportation-related air quality plans, and transportation issues.

The Committee includes the planning directors of the ten SPC member counties, the City of Pittsburgh, and representatives of PennDOT Central Office, Pennsylvania DEP, and the PGH Regional Transit. Nonvoting members of the Committee include PennDOT District Offices, FHWA, FTA, EPA, and the Allegheny County Bureau of Air Pollution Control.

Resources

TTC Contact

Lillian Gabreski
Director, Office of Transportation Planning
(412) 391-5590 x0327
Ryan Gordon
Manager, Transportation Program Development
(412) 391-5590 x0333
Gregory Shermeto
Transportation Planner II
(412) 391-5590 x0388