Mercer County Regional Planning Commission

10/26/2026

Congrats to the following Communities on C2P2 awards.
Grove City Borough, $62,500, Prepare a Comprehensive Recreation, Park and Open Space Plan for Grove City
Borough, Mercer County. Work to include an electronic written report. Vance Oakes, (724) 458-7060 ext.
106, Key - Community
Sharon City, $24,700, Prepare a Master Site Development Plan for the 1-acre Triangle Park in Sharon City,
Mercer County. Work to include an electronic written report and site development drawing. Jason Tomko,
(724) 983-1164, Key - Community

Gov. Shapiro and DCNR Invest to Improve PA Trails, Parks, and Public Lands

10/21/2026

The Mercer County Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan is open for public comment & review from today, November 2nd, until December 3rd. You may access the plan via link here:https://www.mcrpc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Mercer-CHSTP_Draft-for-Public-Review-20261019.pdf, or by going to our website, www.mcrpc.com, where it is located on the Home page.

What is a Coordinated Human Services Plan? Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plans (CHSTPs) identify and address the transportation needs of individuals with disabilities, older adults, and people with low incomes by fostering collaboration among public, private, and non-profit transportation providers. The plan aims to improve mobility, eliminate service gaps, and maximize resources through coordinated strategies and investments.
By engaging stakeholders and analyzing local needs, Mercer County’s CHSTP guides the development of accessible, efficient, and equitable transportation connecting residents to essential destinations such as healthcare, employment, education, and community activities.

Please send any questions or concerns to our office via email ([email protected]) or phone (724-981-2412). Alternatively, our address is 2491 Highland Road, Hermitage, PA, 16148.

10/19/2026

An update has been published to District 1 News on the PennDOT website. Please see below for details.
PennDOT - District 1 News
Road Closure Planned Next Week for Railroad Work in Greenville Borough
Road Closure Planned Next Week for Railroad Work in Greenville Borough, Mercer County
A portion of Route 18 in Greenville Borough, Mercer County will be temporarily closed to through traffic next week due to railroad work.
Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad will perform maintenance at the crossing between Race Street and Achre Way. Work is scheduled to begin on October 26, 2026, and is expected to be completed by October 30, 2026.
A detour will be posted using Kidds Mill Road (Route 4012) and Route 58.
PennDOT urges drivers to slow down when driving in work zones, and to be alert to changing conditions, avoid distractions and to pay attention to signs and flaggers. Drive responsibly in work zones for your safety and the safety of the workers.
Travelers can check conditions on major roads by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,200 traffic cameras.
511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.
Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Crawford, Erie, Forest, Mercer, Venango, and Warren counties at www.pa.gov/DOTDistrict1.
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MEDIA CONTACT: Jill Harry, 814-678-5035 or [email protected]

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10/08/2026

https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/newsroom/-shapiro-administration-invests-nearly--300-000-in-seven-pennsyl

Pennsylvanians in seven communities will benefit from the Shapiro Administration’s investment of nearly $300,000 to help develop active transportation plans that connect local destinations with improved pedestrian, bicycle, and transit networks.

10/06/2026

https://broadband.pa.gov/governor-shapiro-and-pennsylvania-broadband-development-authority-announce-more-than-448-million-in-bead-funding-to-expand-pennsylvanians-access-to-affordable-high-speed-internet-2/

09/16/2026

Moving Mercer - Long Range Transportation Plan.

Shenango Valley Area Transportation Study MPO

09/16/2026

Mercer County Regional Planning is experience technical difficulties our email, phones and server have been down. If you are trying to reach our office we sincerely apologize! We hope to resolve the issue as quickly as possible- we are working with IT to be up and running as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact me directly at 724—968—0-793.

09/14/2026

It's that time of year for Kraynak's!
SANTA'S CHRISTMASLAND OPENS SEPTEMBER 10th
store hours 9 to 9 Monday thru Saturday 10 - 5 Sunday

09/08/2026

Notice is hereby given that the City of Farrell will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 PM on Monday, September 28, 2026 in Council Chambers, 500 Roemer Boulevard. The purpose of the hearing is to obtain citizen views and comments on the City of Farrell’s proposed use of $302,948 in Federal Fiscal Year 2026 CDBG funds and to receive any complaints or grievances regarding the City of Farrell’s CDBG funds. This meeting is accessible to individuals with disabilities and/or for persons with Limited English Proficiency. If you wish to attend and require special accommodations, please notify Mercer County Regional Planning Commission 72 hours in advance at (724) 981-2412 (for TDD – dial 711 plus (724) 981-2412) or [email protected] to make such arrangements.
The projects proposed for funding and to be discussed at the hearing include:
PROJECT BUDGET
Street Improvements $173,893
Demolition/Clearance $ 74,525
Administration $ 54,530
Total Grant Request $302,948
The proposed activities plan for no displacement of any persons or affordable housing units. The activities will benefit 57% low- to moderate-income residents.
The deadline to submit the FFY2026 CDBG Application is October 30, 2026. The application documents will be available for public inspection at Mercer County Regional Planning Commission, 2491 Highland Road, Hermitage, PA 16148 during normal office hours.
The deadline to receive written comments on the City of Farrell’s proposed use of CDBG funds and/or any complaints or grievances regarding the City of Farrell’s CDBG funds is September 28, 2026 and may be forwarded to: Rosalynn Reagle, Senior Planner, Mercer County Regional Planning Commission, 2491 Highland Road, Hermitage, PA 16148, [email protected]. Additional information on the public hearing, the CDBG Program, and/or how to express any complaints or grievances regarding the City of Farrell’s CDBG funds may be obtained by calling (724) 981-2412 or through email at: [email protected].
The City Council will consider approval of the CDBG application at a regular public meeting to be held at 6:30 PM on Monday, September 28, 2026 at the City of Farrell Municipal Building, 500 Roemer Boulevard, Farrell, PA 16121.
Kimberly Doss, Mayor, City of Farrell

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