US Department of Transportation Announces Investments in Innovative Transportation Technology Projects
Thursday, March 14, 2024 Made possible by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, these awards invest in smart city and community technology projects in communities around the U.S. WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced more...
Logan Valley Trail opens
The president of the Bellwood-Antis Public Library was a bit skeptical when she first heard about plans for the Logan Valley Trail. Eileen Conlon became a believer after learning how the recently completed Phase 1 section would negotiate two major obstacles in...
2025-2029 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
2025-2029 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Advancing the Alleghenies, the Southern Alleghenies Region Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), 2025-2029 is a data-driven regional planning effort that is intended to promote and coordinate...
Draft 2025-2029 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Open For Public Review and Comment
A draft of the 2025-2029 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy “Advancing the Alleghenies” is ready for review and public comment. The Southern Alleghenies Region Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), 2025-2029 is a data-driven regional planning...
$2 million grant to launch emergency drone program in Cambria County; rescuers soon could get medicine by air
A $2 million grant announced Thursday is the final piece needed to launch a program that will use airborne drones to bring drugs and other medical supplies to rescue scenes and help emergency responders save more lives, Cambria County leaders said. Robert C....
SAP&DC announces survey on impact of outdoor industry in the Alleghenies.
ALTOONA, Pa. – From hiking to biking, fishing to hunting, boating to snowmobiling, The Alleghenies has many recreational opportunities in our region’s state parks and forests during all seasons. Outdoor recreation-related businesses make significant direct...
The Southern Alleghenies Regional Greenways Mini-Grant Program Round 9 Opening
Info on 2023 Mini-Grant Program: Southern Alleghenies Planning & Development Commission (SAP&DC) is launching their 9th Round of the Mini-Grant Program. This program, which started in 2013, is funded through the Department of Conservation and Natural...
Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects Sought for Southern Alleghenies RPO Project Candidate Listing
ALTOONA, Pa. -- Southern Alleghenies Rural Planning Organization (RPO), in cooperation with the Bedford, Fulton, Huntingdon, and Somerset County Planning Commissions, is accepting proposals from sponsors to list their projects in the Southern Alleghenies RPO Bicycle...
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) is preparing to make investments in broadband infrastructure; Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development Commission ask residents to review FCC broadband coverage maps
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) is preparing to make investments in broadband infrastructure; Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development Commission ask residents to review FCC broadband coverage maps For Immediate Release, December 16, 2022...
Open House For Regional Housing Strategy Now Live
Residents of the Southern Alleghenies have an opportunity to shape the development of a new, six-county housing strategy. An online open house and survey for the project, known as Alleghenies Ahead on Housing, is available at www.AllegheniesHousing.org and will be...
