Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission

We’re #hiring! Our organization is currently looking to hire for three positions: Director, Office of Transportation Planning; Senior Transit Planner; and Transportation Planner III. In these roles, you would directly contribute to #planning, #development, and #transportation related projects in the City of Pittsburgh and the ten-county region. Interested? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eXc_5A6

Our Executive Director, Rich Fitzgerald, had a wonderful time speaking to the Readiness Institute at Penn State’s Summer Discovery class of 2024! The Readiness Institute Summer Discovery is a six-week paid experience for rising high school seniors in Pittsburgh and Central PA that helps them become community leaders and ready for the future. Rich shared insights on what our organization does, educational and career opportunities, and why planning work is so important to the future success of #SWPA. Read more about the Summer Discovery program: https://lnkd.in/gMim4uUv

Great to see Fayette County Commissioners Vincent A. Vicites, Scott Dunn, and Dave Lohr at the Fayette County Fair! With nearly 100,000 people that attend the fair, it showcased the vibrant spirit of Fayette County. From agriculture to local businesses, it was a wonderful opportunity to see the region's strength firsthand. Be sure to make the trip out to beautiful Fayette County for this amazing fair! #SWPA #Workingtogether

Our Executive Director, Rich Fitzgerald, returned for his weekly spot on KDKA Newsradio (Audacy Pittsburgh) with Larry Richert to talk regional news. This week’s show featured Fayette County Commissioner Scott Dunn. Commissioner Dunn talked about the exciting events that are taking place at the Fayette County Fair this week. Nearly 100,000 people are expected to attend this year’s fair, supporting local businesses and the community. Rich and Larry also talked about Amazon’s job fair that is taking place at Westmoreland County Community College tomorrow.  If you missed this week’s show, you can catch up here: https://lnkd.in/gydvK64n Tune in next week to stay up to date with important local events and issues across the region! #swpa #workingtogether

Our YellowGOAT bike club had a great ride on the Great Allegheny Passage over the weekend! The group rode from McKeesport to Munhall and back, braving the heat and enjoying the scenic trail. Interested in future journeys with our YellowGOAT bike club? Visit: https://www.atrc-spc.org/ #swpa #workingtogether

Congratulations to Armstrong County Commissioner Anthony Shea! Here he is after completing the 335 mile bike ride from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh on the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP). The economic impact of this beautiful trail continues to grow. Over 1 million people enjoy all or parts of the GAP every year and help to foster economic growth in the towns along the trail by purchasing local food, beverages, and mementos. The work done by many trail advocates to build a bike trail through natural and scenic vistas through Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania has left a wonderful amenity for all to enjoy. Welcome back, Commissioner Shea! #SWPA #workingtogether

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Stay Mappy San Diego! Erika Eagan and Chris Jaros from our GIS team had an incredible time at the Esri User Conference - the world's largest GIS conference in, you guessed it, San Diego, CA! Here are some highlights from their experience: The U.S. National Spatial Data Infrastructure Strategic Plan - They attended insightful sessions on the future of NSDI, including an overview of the 2035 strategic plan and an engaging Q&A. Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Meet-Up - Erika and Chris connected with fellow MPO GIS staff at the annual meet-up hosted by the Denver Regional Council of Governments. Social Celebration at Balboa Park - They enjoyed exploring various museums, such as the Fleet Science Center, San Diego Model Railroad Museum, and San Diego Museum of Art, during the Thursday evening celebration. Check out some of the moments they captured during the conference!

We're thrilled to announce that Nick Mannone has been promoted to Data Analyst II! Nick has been a valued member of our team, and we can't wait to see the great work he'll continue to do in his new role. Congratulations on the promotion, Nick! #SWPA #workingtogether

Congratulations to Armstrong Trails on being named Rails to Trails Conservancy’s Trail of the Month for July! This national recognition highlights the trail’s monumental contribution to outdoor recreation, the local economy, and historic preservation in Armstrong County and Westmoreland County. Preserving and promoting trails across #SWPA is crucial for promoting health and wellness and supporting small businesses. Thank you for your leadership in the preservation and development of this wonderful natural resource, Chris Ziegler, Armstrong County Commissioners Anthony Shea, John Strate, and Pat Fabian, Westmoreland County Commissioners Douglas Chew, Sean Kertes, and Ted Kopas. Learn more about this recognition: https://lnkd.in/gm_Bt-xz