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

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    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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Data Services Staff compiles, maintains, and monitors a variety of current and historical data related to economy and employment tracked at local, regional, state, and national levels, including labor force, monthly employment and unemployment, major employers, Consumer Price Index (CPI), and ACCRA Cost of Living comparisons.  Bi-State staff also conducts the ACCRA Cost of Living Survey for the Quad Cities Metro Area.

Data Services Staff compiles, maintains and monitors current and historical economic data including:

Employment Data

Cost of Living Data

Income Data

Retail Sales Data

Major Employers

Laborshed Studies

Employment by Sector

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.