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    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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    The MPO Transportation Technical Committee meeting is set for 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 8, 2024 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.

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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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Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Initiative: Traffic Safety Action Plan (TSAP)

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Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Initiative: Traffic Safety Action Plan (TSAP)

In 2023, the Bi-State Regional Commission (BSRC) was awarded a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to develop a Traffic Safety Action Plan (TSAP).

This plan will serve the Quad Cities area in Iowa and Illinois, as well as Kewanee, Illinois, and Muscatine, Iowa. According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), a TSAP is a "powerful tool to prioritize traffic safety improvements and justify investment decisions." The goal is simple: to ensure people can reach their destinations safely.

The TSAP is being developed through a consultant-led process, with collaboration between the Steering Committee, transportation planning staff from the Quad Cities, and city staff from Muscatine and Kewanee. The Quad Cities Transportation Technical Committee will also be actively involved in overseeing the plan’s development.

Public Involvement
Public input is a crucial part of the TSAP’s development. To make this easier, BSRC along with the study team has created an interactive online Traffic Safety Map. This tool allows both the public and stakeholders to highlight roadway safety concerns in the Quad Cities, Kewanee, and Muscatine. The Steering Committee will use these submissions to assess and analyze potential safety and infrastructure improvements, along with recent crash data. We encourage you to participate by identifying locations and concerns directly on the map, which can be accessed here: https://trafficsafetyactionplan.com/.

Additionally, an online comment form is available for submitting any questions, traffic safety concerns, or additional input. You can access it here: https://qrco.de/BSRC-Traffic-Safety-Planning

Upcoming Focus Group Stakeholder Meetings
To further facilitate engagement of stakeholders, there will be three focus group meetings:

  • Virtual Meeting: November 14, 2024
  • In-Person Meeting: Moline, IL – November 19, 2024
  • In-Person Meeting: Davenport, IA – November 20, 2024

Save the date notices are being sent soon.  Participants will help clarify plan goals and objectives, and discuss potential solutions to identified crash patterns.

Next Steps
The TSAP is expected to be completed by Spring 2025. Future opportunities for public input will be available throughout the development process.

For more information, please visit the https://qrco.de/BSRC-Traffic-Safety-Planning.

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