Brooke-Hancock-Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission

Brooke-Hancock-Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission Anchored by the twin cities of Steubenville, Ohio, and Weirton, West Virginia, our three-county region offers a diversity of assets and challenges.

Founded October 1 1969, BHJ's missions is “to promote intergovernmental communication, cooperation, and collaboration on issues with a greater than local impact.” True to our mission, BHJ promotes intergovernmental communication, cooperation, and collaboration on issues and problems that have a greater than local impact. As a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) funded by the Federal Highway

Administration and Federal Transit Administration, BHJ is a leader in highway development to promote access and jobs. As a Local Development District (LDD) funded by the Appalachian Regional Council (ARC), BHJ on a daily basis works to build and maintain crucial water and sewer infrastructure. Listed below is a copy of our Mission Statement.

•To promote intergovernmental communication, cooperation, and collaboration on issues and problems that have a greater than local impact.

• To provide coordinated and continued regional planning services.

• To provide information, facts and quantitative data to help local officials make informed decisions.

• To serve as a liaison to state and Federal government agencies and assist in the administration of their programs.

06/11/2026

Steubenville Mayor Ralph Petrella said the city is seeing strong momentum in economic development, with more than 20 projects in various stages of planning and

06/11/2026

Drivers in Wintersville may notice new overhead traffic signs on Main Street in the coming weeks as the Ohio Department of Transportation prepares to replace fa

06/08/2026
06/08/2026

BHJ attended and presented a recent safety study at the Bi-Annual WVAMPO Conference in Morgantown; the team was able to share clear strategies that were applied through collected data with Burgess & Niple.
A big thank you to our hosts and those that attended—let’s keep driving our communities forward!

In case you missed it, here are some pictures from WV’s Statewide Bicycle & Pedestrian Community Workshop. As a reminder...
06/06/2026

In case you missed it, here are some pictures from WV’s Statewide Bicycle & Pedestrian Community Workshop. As a reminder, the state needs your feedback to keep it wild and wonderful—don't forget to fill out the survey with the website or QR code on the flyer.
Thank you to all that came out and supported!

In today's world things are always changing, so it's up to us to help shape the future! Be sure to drop in to the Millso...
06/04/2026

In today's world things are always changing, so it's up to us to help shape the future! Be sure to drop in to the Millsop Community Center to share at our public Community Planning Workshop for West Virginia. Whether you're walking or biking, your experiences are vital for shaping statewide active transportation.

06/02/2026

Will you be attending the Community Planning Workshop in Weirton on Thursday? This is a public meeting for all community members to share experiences, local perspectives, and talk about YOUR vision for statewide walking & riding!

05/28/2026

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127 S 4th Street
Steubenville, OH
43952

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+17402823685

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