Pennsylvania Department of Education Our Mission The mission of the Pennsylvania Department of Education is to assist the General Assembly, the Governor, the Secretary of Education and Pennsylvania educators in providing for the maintenance and support of a thorough and efficient system of education. The Department also cooperates with independent groups concerned with public education including the State Tax Equalization Board, State Public School Building Authority, Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, Pennsylvania Public School Employes Retirement Board and the Pennsylvania Public Television Network Commission.

Mission Define and promote the principles of Smart Growth in Lancaster County and, as may be requested, within immediately surrounding areas/regions. Vision To assure that the principles of Smart Growth are embraced by all stakeholders and that, to the extent possible, all future growth will be Smart Growth, the principal functions of the Coalition for Smart Growth, a 501.C.3 organization, are Education and Advocacy. These functions are provided through the Coalition, which strives to be seen as a diverse, unique, and autonomous organization. To support these functions, the Coalition, through its Strategic Plan of 2005, has established three standing Committees to facilitate the work of the organization in concert with its Executive Director. These Committees include Education, Communication, and Structure/Finance.

Information, links and press releases from the Office of Governor of Pennsylvania

The Lancaster County Planning Commission (LCPC) is the only agency that comprehensively addresses county-wide planning issues. The Commission combines county policies with federal and state planning responsibilities to support the application of county-wide plans for the future.

We've included a few key links below, which are quite relevant, including: 511 Information; Smart Transportation; The Transportation Committee Advisory Report; and Addressing the Transportation Funding Gap.