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 FFY2025-2028 MPO Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) was adopted on June 25th, 2024 by the Transportation Policy Committee. The TIP is a summary of roadway, public transit, trail, and related projects that are expected to be initiated during the next four years and will be financed in whole or in part with federal and/or state funds. Regionally significant projects requiring FHWA or FTA approval, regardless of the funding source, shall also be included. The four-year program is a result of requirements outlined in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) or Bi-Partisan Infrastructure Act (BIF). Please contact Sarah Bambas at 309-793-6300 Ext. 1131 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information about the TIP.

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  • Quad City Health Initiative

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    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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The Quad Cities Transportation Policy Committee awarded $15,186,379 of Surface Transportation Block Grant funds in the Quad Cities. These projects will be implemented in the next five years. Bi-State Regional Commission delegates the transportation programming authority to the Transportation Policy Committee to solicit applications and award funds in the Illinois-Iowa Quad Cities. One of these funds is Surface Transportation Block Grants (STBG). These funds are typically awarded to road projects that improve the conditions and performance of public roads. Governmental jurisdictions in the MPO can apply for STBG funds for roads classified as a collector or above. Projects can include reconstruction, resurfacing, and pavement rehabilitation, as examples.

The total amount of federal funds requested in the Illinois Quad Cities was $15.3 million. The total amount of federal STBG funds available was $4.7 million. The awarded projects include:

  • Moline: $1,217,689 for the resurfacing of 16th St. (Avenue of the Cities to 19th Avenue).
  • Rock Island County: $1,680,000 for the pavement rehabilitation of County Highway 78 (Rock Island-Milan Parkway) (E 1st Street/Airport Road to U.S. 67).
  • Rock Island: $2,141,556 for the reconstruction of 31st Avenue (11th to 17th Streets).

The total amount of federal funds requested in the Iowa Quad Cities was $13.1 million. The total amount of federal STBG funds available was $10.1 million. The awarded projects include:

  • Davenport: $8,133,157 for the reconstruction of West 53rd Street (Brady Street to Welcome Way, Excluding the Welcome Way and Brady Street Intersections, Welcome Way to Candlelight Creek, and Northwest Boulevard to Pine Street).
  • Bettendorf: $2,013,467 for the reconstruction of Maplecrest Road (18th to 29th Streets)

 

For more information on the STBG funds evaluation process, visit our MPO TIP page.

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.