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SB 467

An Act authorizing the release of Project 70 restrictions on certain lands owned by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, formerly owned by the Borough of West Mifflin Allegheny County, in exchange for the imposition of Project 70 restrictions on other land owned by the Borough of West Mifflin.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Nick Pisciottano

PA allows Turnpike Commission to remove conservation restrictions from West Mifflin land by imposing equal restrictions on alternate borough property, enabling infrastructure or development flexibility while maintaining protected acreage.

Act No. 6 of 2026
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Bill Summary · SB 467

Legislative bill overview

SB 467 allows the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to remove Project 70 conservation restrictions from land it owns in West Mifflin, Allegheny County (formerly owned by the borough). In exchange, Project 70 restrictions—which protect land for public recreation and conservation—are imposed on other land owned by West Mifflin to maintain the same level of protected acreage.

Why is this important

Project 70 is Pennsylvania's primary mechanism for protecting open space, recreation areas, and natural resources from development. This bill enables land transfers while preserving the state's conservation commitment, but it allows the Turnpike Commission flexibility to develop or repurpose its property while shifting restrictions elsewhere. The swap affects what recreational or conservation lands West Mifflin residents will have access to long-term.

Potential points of contention

  • Land quality equivalence: Whether the newly restricted land provides equal conservation value and public benefit compared to the released acreage is unclear and could disadvantage the community if they lose superior recreational land.
  • Turnpike development intent: The bill doesn't specify what the Turnpike Commission plans to do with the released land, raising questions about whether it serves public infrastructure needs or commercial purposes.
  • Fairness of exchange terms: West Mifflin residents may question whether they retain adequate say in which lands are restricted and whether they lose access to specific recreation areas they currently use.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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