Bi-State Regional Commission

A Forum for Inter-governmental Coorperation and Delivery of Regional Programs

NEWS

  • Latest Commission In Review

    Bi-State Regional Commission meets monthly on the third Wednesday of the month.  Read more for highlights from recent meetings.

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  • Grant Updates

    Coming in early 2024 Illinois Statewide Planning and Research Program funds administered through the Illinois Department of Transportation.  These are transportation funds for non-engineering transportation studies and for transportation data needs.

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  • Quad Cities MPO News

    The MPO Transportation Policy Committee meeting is set for noon Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at the Rock Island County Office Building, 1504 Third Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois.  

    Meeting agendas and minutes can also be accessed here.

    As a courtesy, please contact Gena McCullough (309)793-6300 Ext.1146 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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August 28, 2019  – New Western Illinois University Provost and acting President Martin Abraham recently relocated from Youngstown, Ohio and is in the process of addressing the school’s number one challenge of improving enrollment. Since 2014, new freshman enrollment has been declining from 3,400 to 2,000 students currently. He looks forward to making more contacts within the Quad Cities area as he begins working toward stronger partnerships within the region. 

Business Partnerships. A key component to build WIU enrollment will be establishing stronger community business partnerships and growing online learning and services for 24/7 access. WIU is looking to grow the Quad Cities campus and blend offerings that are traditional to the Macomb campus with opportunities at the Quad Cities campus. Business oriented learning opportunities include offerings related to advanced manufacturing; GIS mapping; parks and recreation; and health professions, such as counselors and athletic trainers. New certification and credential programs would target adult audiences with curriculum programs that can be condensed and offered at times to allow full-time employment.

Community College Partnerships. Dr. Abraham said that WIU is going to be working with local community colleges to provide complimentary educational experiences for students looking at a 2-year college transition to a 4-year college, or niches where colleges would serve areas of focus. Davenport Mayor Frank Klipsch noted that there are other four-year universities in the region to include in collaborations, St. Ambrose and Augustana colleges. The partnerships noted will strengthen the educational opportunities within the region and support workforce and quality of life goals.

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.