Bi-State Regional Commission

A Forum for Inter-governmental Coorperation and Delivery of Regional Programs

NEWS

  • 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 EUI-Entity Identifier, 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 an EUI and be registered in SAM.

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  • Quad Cities MPO News

    The MPO Transportation Policy Committee meeting is set for noon Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at the Rock Island County Office Building, 1504 Third Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois.  

    Meeting agendas, minutes, and full packets can also be accessed here.

    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.

    pdf 2024-08-27-qctpc-packet.pdf (1.28 MB)

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  • Quad City Health Initiative

    BHQC Logo with Skip

    The Quad City Health Initiative (QCHI) was formed in 1999 and a cross-community partnerships to create a healthy community. The 2021 Vision states: “The Quad Cities region is united as one vibrant, diverse, collaborative community with engaged citizens, safe, thriving neighborhoods, and equitable and inclusive access and opportunities for overall health and social well-being.” 

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Bi-State’s Data/Graphics/Mapping Center has collected aerial photography and Topographic Maps for our five-county Bi-State region from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and we can create a customized view of these images for any area of interest.
Aerial Photos

Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Digital Ortho Quarter Quads (DOQQ’s)
Dates: Between 1993 and 1996
Scale: 1 meter pixel resolution

Topographic Maps

Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Digital Raster Graphics (DRG’s) Quadrangles
Dates: 
Scale:

Customized Maps

Order a print of any aerial photo or topographic map within the five-county Bi-State Region
for a $7.50 setup fee* + $1.00 for each 8.5"x11" print.
The setup includes: zooming into your selected area, adding a title, scale, and north arrow to the map.
Please contact the Data/Graphics/Mapping Center for more information.

*Note: The setup fee is waived for member governments.
A separate setup fee is charged for each area of the aerial photo/topographic map that is viewed.

Mission Statement

A local, voluntary organization of five counties and 47 municipalities. We serve as a forum for intergovernmental cooperation and delivery of regional programs and to assist member local governments in planning and project development.