Bi-State Regional Commission

A Forum for Inter-governmental Cooperation 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 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

    Go to the Quad Cities MPO Page

    The MPO Transportation Technical Committee meeting is set for 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Bi-State Regional Commission office, 1504 Third Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois. 

    Meeting agendas and minutes can be accessed here.

    As a courtesy, please contact Bryan Schmid (309)793-6300 Ext.1123 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to indicate your attendance prior to the meeting.


    National Bike Month – May 2025

    May is National Bike Month, a celebration of biking as transportation, recreation, and essential to our well-being and everyday lives.


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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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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.