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Public comment on the Andalusia Road-Indian Bluff Road Corridor Study will be received until May 7, 2025. Materials from the April 9 public meeting on Alternatives and Strategies can be downloaded here. Submit your written comments to
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The Illinois Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Iowa Department of Transportation, will host a public meeting for the U.S. 67 (Centennial Bridge) Corridor project on Thursday, April 17. The event will be from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Rock Island-Quad Cities, 226 17th St., Rock Island.
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pdf 2055 LRTP Public Survey Media Release January 2025(139 KB)
Andalusia Road Corridor Study Survey
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Bi-State Regional Commission along with Rock Island, Milan, Moline and Rock Island County are conducting a study of Andalusia Road/Indian Bluff Road from Turkey Hollow Road to US 150 and are seeking input from the public and stakeholders.
The purpose of this survey is to identify needs and opportunities along the corridor. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AndalusiaRoadCorridorStudy
pdf Andalusia Road Corridor Study Survey Questions(333 KB)
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Can’t find what you’re looking for? Check out
our list of GIS and data resources!
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Illinois Quad Cities GIS Consortium
The Quad Cities GIS Consortium is an open repository of local GIS datasets, maps, and web applications. Con-
tent is curated by Bi-State and local government partners.
Data Products
Bi-State produces and distributes a variety of data publications for the region including the Comprehensive
Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), community fact sheets, folded travel maps, and more.
GIS & Data Resources
Our resource directory provides quick links to state and national datasets covering economic, demographic,
and educational characteristics. It also includes GIS data on a variety of local and regional topics. Traffic
counts, community Census data, and more can be found here.
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Did you know...
If Americans used public transportation for roughly ten percent of daily travel needs, the United States would reduce its dependence on imported oil from the Persian Gulf by more than 40 percent.
Every $1 invested in public transportation projects generates from $4 to $9 in local economic activity.
Riding a transit bus is 79 times safer than car travel.
Since 1995 public transportation ridership is up 32 percent.
Each year, public transportation use in the U.S. saves 1.4 billion gallons of gasoline. This represents almost 4 million gallons of gasoline (the equivalent of 300,000 fewer automobile fill-ups) per day.
Without public transit systems and their effects on our urban landscapes, American households would drive 102.2 billion more miles per year.
Public transportation produces 95% less carbon monoxide (CO), 90% less in volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and about half as much carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrogen oxide (NOx), per passenger mile, as private vehicles. Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions represent 82% of total US human-made greenhouse emissions.
Public transportation fosters a more active lifestyle. 2001 National Household Travel Survey data analysis finds that walking to and from transit helps inactive persons fulfill a significant portion of recommended minimum daily exercise needs.
Source: APTA (American Public Transportation Association)
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Nearly 50 years ago, the 1964 Civil Rights Act was enacted. There continues to be an on-going need for awareness and implementation of this and new regulations related to civil rights. Gena McCullough, Planning Director, reviewed the Bi-State Title VI Program and Non-Discrimination Policy provided to the Commissioners.
The document is a consolidation of the various parts of the agency’s policies and procedures formalized collectively into one format.
Title VI states “No person in the United States shall, on the
ground of race, color or national origin, be excluded from
participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to
discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal
financial assistance.” Additional non-discrimination requirements
include Executive Orders (EO) to address environmental justice in
minority and low-income populations (EO 12898), to improve access to services for persons with limited English proficiency (EO 13166) and to ensure consistent and effective implementation of Title VI (EO 12250) administered through the Department of Justice. There are other statutes that address protected classes related to age, sex, marital status, disability, etc.
The document identifies the Executive Director as the Title VI Coordinator, outlines roles and responsibilities and related documents, such as the public involvement process, language assistance, and handling of complaints. The Bi-State Regional Commission Title VI Program and Non-Discrimination Policy applies to agencywide programs and planning. It provides the framework for open and inclusive planning processes, outreach to low-income and minority populations, eliminating barriers to participation, providing broad representation on planning and advisory bodies where possible, knowing the socio-economic makeup of the Bi-State Region to address, and being proactive in agency programs and planning. Commissioners approved the policy for submission to the respective federal agencies.
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About the Bi-State Joint Purchasing Council
Members of the Bi-State Regional Commission created the Joint Purchasing Council (JPC) through an intergovernmental agreement in 1987. To become a voluntary member of the Joint Purchasing Council cities or Counties must be a member of the Bi-State Regional Commission. Membership also requires approval and signing of the JPC Intergovernmental Agreement by all parties. The local governments’ membership dues to the Commission support the program. Entities associated with a local government are able to participate with the approval of the local government.
The mission of the Council is to lower costs by volume buying through a competitive bidding process for the goods and services, reduce duplicative administration costs, and provide for the exchange of information and expertise among purchasers.
The Council believes in quality buying, which is the buying of materials, goods or services, which will fulfill but not exceed the requirements for which the goods are intended. Buying proper quality depends on having proper specifications and checking material brought against the specifications.
This forum is used to inform Council member governments of joint purchases of the Council and other purchasing activities. Educational presentations on the items they intend to purchase and industry changes are held as needed.
Joint Purchasing Council Members
All listed members of the Joint Purchasing Council are eligible to submit items for bid. They are also eligible to purchase any and all items listed in each bid document whether or not they submitted items into the bid document. The following entities are eligible to participate in the Joint Purchasing Council:
Iowa: Bettendorf, Buffalo, City of Muscatine, Davenport, LeClaire, Muscatine County, Scott County, Walcott, Waste Commission of Scott County
Illinois: Aledo, Alpha, Carbon Cliff, Coal Valley, Colona, Cordova, East Moline, Geneseo, Hampton, Hillsdale, Milan, Moline, Port Byron, Rapids City, Rock Island, Sherrard, Silvis, Henry County, Rock Island County, Vibrant Arena at The MARK
Program Information for Suppliers:
The products and services the local governments buy shall meet all he specifications supplied and the vendor agrees to provide. This will help the Council’s bid participants obtain quality products and services that minimize expenses, contribute to cost control and in many instances a greener and healthier workplace.
The Council’s bid participants all use authorized purchase orders or letters of confirmation for all purchases after the bid is awarded. The Bid Tabulations and award letters are not contracts for the purchase of the goods or services. Only, authorized purchase orders or letters of confirmation are contracts for purchase. All deliveries must made according to delivery instructions provided by participants.
The Joint Purchasing Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive irregularities in a bid, or to accept the bid which, in the judgment of the bid participants, is in the best interest of the Joint Purchasing Council bid participants.
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With growth and economic development goals, elected officials and community staff are challenged to meet infrastructure needs, implement land use controls and manage community resources wisely and cost effectively. Bi-State staff can provide assistance with information and resources on comprehensive planning, zoning and subdivision regulation, land use planning, infrastructure and service planning and implementation, annexation studies, etc.
Capital Improvement Programs help prioritize project needs and available funding, and include multiple-year plans to accomplish projects.
American Planning Association (APA) audio conference series on planning issues will be hosted by State Regional Commission for a fifth year.
Future Land Use consolidated for the Quad Cites Metropolitan Area.
Grant Applications are done for infrastructure, public facilities, law enforcement programs, housing rehabilitation, economic development projects, parks, recreation and open space efforts, riverfront enhancements, and solid waste/recycling programs.
Grant Management is done for any type of awarded project, maintaining compliance with all applicable state and federal guidelines and requirements.
Greenway Plans have been completed for several counties in the Bi-State Region, as well as the Quad Cities Metropolitan Area.
Household or Resident Surveys of community needs and demographic characteristics including survey development, distribution, compilation, tabulation and analysis are important for decision-making and grants.
Park and Recreation Planning, either system or master plans, are done on a community-wide or site plan basis.