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The State Transportation Commission (STC) and the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) partner with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to help you understand and get involved in the transportation planning and programming process. The goals of this website are to:
We understand the important role that transportation plays in our daily lives. We welcome Pennsylvanians’ feedback as we plan and prioritize important improvements to our transportation network.
— Mike Carroll, Secretary of Transportation and STC Chair
The TAC brings together a variety of industry perspectives and, through collaboration and thoughtful analysis, our reports help guide policy and initiatives to continually improve Pennsylvania’s transportation network and provide mobility options for all.
— Jody Holton, AICP, TAC Chair
Planning for our transportation future is critical to PA's growth.
— Karen Michael, P.E., STC Member
Learn about the latest updates in transportation planning in Pennsylvania.
March 08, 2024
The Public Comment Period for the Draft 2025 Regional Transportation Improvement Programs (TIPs) is ongoing from March through June 2024. Each region has a 30-day Public Comment Period in which the Draft Regional TIP will be available for review. The 24 Regional TIPs and two statewide TIPs will be combined to create the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). Visit our TIP Map to see when your region’s comment period begins!
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January 23, 2024
In 2022, the TAC completed a first-ever Pennsylvania Aviation System Strategic Investment Plan that defined critical issues facing our aviation mode, including increasing investment in aviation infrastructure, workforce development, and emerging technology. Reductions or total loss of commercial air service in specific PA communities is also a significant concern, given its major implications on our local economies.
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October 17, 2023
Metropolitan and Rural Planning Organizations (MPOs and RPOs) are local planning organizations responsible for regional planning and programming for all modes of transportation. MPOs and RPOs work closely with PennDOT on local and statewide transportation matters, evaluate the performance of regional transportation systems, and determine the required resources to maintain, improve, and expand regional transportation facilities. Pennsylvania has 23 MPOs and RPOs, and one independent county.
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This animated tool explains how Pennsylvania goes from transportation planning to transportation projects.
Take a rideMultiple plans and programs are used to evaluate, set goals, select projects, and fund Pennsylvania’s transportation needs.
The Transportation Performance Report (TPR) explains the progress and needs of Pennsylvania’s transportation system in the most recent two-year period.
Learn moreTransportation Improvement Programs (TIPs) list planned projects and assign funding over a four-year period. TIPs cover regional projects or statewide initiatives.
Learn moreThe Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) lists statewide planned projects and assigns funding over a four-year period. It comprises 24 regional TIPs and two statewide TIPs.
Learn moreLong-Range Transportation Plans (LRTP) set policies, visions, and goals over a 20-year period. Statewide and regional LRTPs help guide the planning process.
Learn moreThe 12-Year Program (TYP) lists statewide planned projects and assigns funding over at 12-year period. The first four years comprise the STIP.
Learn moreThe Public Participation Plan (PPP) explains the Statewide LRTP, TYP, STIP, and PPP; the update processes, and public involvement opportunities for each.
Your participation and input are important! There are many opportunities for you to get involved and voice your opinion.
To report an immediate state-owned road condition or safety concern, please submit your concern online at the customer care center or call 1-800-FIX-ROAD. The official public comment period for the 2025 12-Year Program update ended on April 30. The survey information received outside of the comment period will be shared monthly with PennDOT district offices and the Metropolitan and Rural Planning Organizations.