ROCK ISLAND, Ill. - Transportation is how we connect with neighbors, businesses, and our community. It gets us to where we want and need to go. A reliable and efficient transportation network supports a dynamic, connected, and flourishing region and will allow the Quad Cities Region to Thrive. Regional transportation priorities are established every five years in the Quad Cities Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). The process examines regional economic and population changes. Trends provide insights into the needs within our region and allow communities to plan for future growth.
Transportation in 2055 is set to bring some exciting changes to our roads, bridges, bus routes, trails, sidewalks, and freight systems. We may enjoy new travel options, like passenger rail connections east and west and more efficient bus services for our daily commutes. With over 2,000 miles of roadways and nearly 100 transit vehicles to maintain, we also need to consider how to do this efficiently and effectively. As we look ahead, it's essential to consider whether our local economy will keep focusing on logistics, food production, manufacturing, and healthcare. Together, we can plan for sustainable transportation systems that benefit our community for years to come!
The Bi-State Regional Commission is excited to announce that the full draft of the Thrive 2055: Quad Cities Long Range Transportation Plan is open for public review. Residents are encouraged to provide input by February 28, 2026. There are 5 in-person open houses and 1 online meeting where residents can join Bi-State staff and give their feedback on the draft plan.
Date | Time | Location |
Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Boys and Girls Club 1122 5th Ave Moline, IL 61265 |
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | 12:00-2:00 p.m. | Bettendorf Library 2950 Learning Campus Drive Bettendorf, IA 52722 |
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 9:00-11:00 a.m. | YWCA Rock Island 513 17th Street Rock Island, IL 61201 |
Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 12:00-1:00 p.m. | Virtual Meeting on Zoom https://shorturl.at/TaIu8 Click or copy the link above, or call: 309-205-3325 Meeting ID: 897 6424 7638 Passcode: 343474 |
Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 12:00-2:00 p.m. | Davenport Fairmount Library 3000 N. Fairmount Street Davenport, IA 52804 |
Thursday, February 26, 2026 | 2:00-4:00 p.m. | The Rust Belt 533 12th Ave East Moline, IL 61244 |
Public meetings are at the following locations and times:
Note: The meeting room is accessible for people with disabilities. If you require special accommodations for these meetings, please notify Bryan Schmid, 309-793-6300, Ext. 1123 or bschmid@bistateonline.org.
Additionally, feedback can be provided online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q26NL76 to provide feedback through February 28, 2026. The completed draft plan is available at https://bistateonline.org/transportation-and-mobility/quad-cities-metro-planning/lrtp-and-pms
The Thrive 2055: Quad Cities Long Range Transportation Plan will be considered for recommended adoption at a public hearing during the Quad Cities MPO Transportation Policy Committee at their noon meeting on March 24, 2026. The Bi-State Regional Commission will consider adoption on March 25, 2026.
To review the existing Connect QC 2050: Quad Cities Long-Range Transportation Plan and the Bi-State Region Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, visit http://www.bistateonline.org/. Or, find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/QCLRTP.
For more information or comments on these planning efforts, contact Bi-State Regional Commission at (309)793-6300.