Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission
Leann Chaney is an experienced professional in the field of transportation and planning. Serving as the Active Transportation Coordinator at the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission since July 2015, Leann has demonstrated expertise in managing and promoting active transportation initiatives. Prior experience includes the role of Executive Director at the Blairsville Community Development Authority from January 2012 to July 2015 and Chief Planner at the Indiana County Office of Planning & Development from February 2000 to September 2012. Leann holds a Bachelor of Science in Geography and Regional Planning and a Master of Science in Geography with a GIS track, both from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC) is the cooperative forum for regional collaboration, planning, and public decision-making. The Commission develops plans and programs for public investments; fulfills federal and state requirements for transportation, economic development, and local government assistance programs. As the Metropolitan Planning Organization for transportation planning, SPC works closely with its transportation planning partners and PennDOT to produce and implement the region's transportation vision, long range plan and ongoing transportation improvement programs. SPC is designated by Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) as the region's Local Development District and by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA) as the region's Economic Development District. SPC also works with partner organizations throughout the counties of Southwestern Pennsylvania to deliver coordinated economic development services including loan programs, government procurement assistance and export assistance for companies looking to expand their business.