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  • Grant Updates

    Federally, local governments can check the following link for the latest federal discretionary grants: USDOT Key Notices of Funding Opportunity.  Federal grants require registration in Grants.gov, and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), a 12-character unique number assigned to all entities who must register to do business with the federal government in SAM-System for Award Management.  If you are considering a federal grant, it will be important to have a UEI and be registered in SAM.

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  • Quad Cities MPO News

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    The MPO Transportation Policy Committee meeting is set for noon Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at the Rock Island County Office Building, 1504 Third Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois.  

    Meeting agendas, minutes, and full packets can also be accessed here. The full packet is also below.

    As a courtesy, please contact Gena McCullough (309)793-6300 Ext.1146 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to indicate your attendance prior to the meeting.

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  • Thrive 2055: Quad Cities Long Range Transportation Plan

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    Click here to learn more about the Thrive 2055 Long Range Transportation Plan update

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Quad City International Airport Update

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May 22, 2019 – Ben Leischner, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Airport Authority of Rock Island County, provided an overview of the Quad City International Airport. The Authority employs 55 workers, and another 30 are employed with the service arm of the organization for ground services support. The authority’s 8 commissioners oversee $250 million in assets and facilities.

Destinations. The airport offers 11 non-stop destinations including Chicago O’Hare, Detroit, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Atlanta, St. Pete/Clearwater, Orlando-Sanford, Punta Gorda, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Phoenix-Mesa, and Las Vegas. Air carriers include Allegiant Air, American, Delta, and United Airlines.

Economic Impact. Mr. Leischner spoke on the value the airport brings to the community, including over 500 direct jobs, and a total annual economic impact of over 4,000 jobs. The total annual economic output is nearly $500 million. In the upcoming construction season, there is over $5.1 million in scheduled improvements equivalent to over 100 prevailing wage jobs to contractors and sub-contractors.

Improvements. Planned improvements total $34 million from 2019 to 2024. The airport authority is looking to make terminal façade improvements, updates to the lobby and ticketing area, and signage and wayfinding upgrades in FY2020. This work will help establish a Quad Cities associated identity and increase customer service.
Other objectives to work toward include developing complimentary air service destinations, improved schedules and marketing the airport globally to bring businesses into the region. He concluded by touching on the Fly Local Alliance (Look Before You Book) which encourages travelers to use the True-Cost Trip Calculator on the airport’s website: https://www.qcairport.com/trip

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