East-West Gateway Council of Governments

East-West Gateway Council of Governments East-West Gateway is the metropolitan planning organization for the St. Louis region and a collaborative forum for solving cross-jurisdictional problems.

The East-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWG) provides a forum for local governments of the bi-state St. Louis area to work together to solve problems that cross jurisdictional boundaries. The EWG region consists of the 4,500 square miles encompassed by the city of St. Louis and its surrounding seven counties: Franklin, Jefferson, St. Charles, and St. Louis counties in Missouri; and Madison,

Monroe, and St. Clair counties in Illinois. East-West Gateway is the federally designated metropolitan planning organization (MPO) for the St. Louis region, which means that the federal government and the states have given legal authority and responsibility to EWG for developing and adopting plans for the region’s surface transportation system. Most major road and transportation projects get a majority of their funding from the federal government and therefore must go through the EWG planning and approval process. East-West Gateway’s designation as a regional council of governments (COG) means that the agency has the civic responsibility for cooperative planning and problem-solving among any of its member local governments who want to work together for the common good. Although much of this cooperative planning takes place among the eight major jurisdictions of the region, it is not uncommon to find several small cities and towns clustered around a community betterment initiative started or overseen by East-West Gateway. These initiatives address issues as diverse as tax policy, environmental quality, public safety, workforce development, access to jobs, economic development, community planning, and others that might be of interest to members of the EWG Board of Directors.

Happy Juneteenth! Lean in, St. Louis.
06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth! Lean in, St. Louis.

This week in Briefings: An exclusive interview with the sinkhole. Plus headlines, events, and local government jobs arou...
06/18/2026

This week in Briefings: An exclusive interview with the sinkhole. Plus headlines, events, and local government jobs around the region. Read to learn more and remember to subscribe!

Local government news, events, jobs, and more for the St. Louis region.

This Sunday, June 21, is the LAST DAY to submit comments on the Riverview Drive/Columbia Bottom Road Great Streets visi...
06/18/2026

This Sunday, June 21, is the LAST DAY to submit comments on the Riverview Drive/Columbia Bottom Road Great Streets vision for the future of the corridor which will lead to the front door of the Saint Louis Zoo's exciting WildCare Park. The nature and wildlife corridor runs north from the Chain of Rocks Bridge Park to Columbia Bottoms. Before we wrap-up planning and develop our final recommendations, we want to hear what you think! Click on the "CoMap" tool (https://comap.sasaki.com/rcbcorridor/) to explore the proposals and drop comments on the plans.

OneSTL, in partnership with the St. Louis Green Business Challenge and Republic Services, will host special yard sign re...
06/17/2026

OneSTL, in partnership with the St. Louis Green Business Challenge and Republic Services, will host special yard sign recycling drives following the August and November elections. These events provide municipalities and residents with a convenient and environmentally responsible way to recycle corrugated plastic campaign signs and metal frames that cannot be placed in curbside recycling bins.

Municipal partners do not need to be contracted with Republic Services to participate. Communities interested in hosting a collection site are encouraged to get involved and help keep recyclable materials out of landfills. For more information about the program, participation requirements, and registration, visit https://www.onestl.org/news/732-yard-sign-recycling-2026.

Save the Dates! East-West Gateway is inviting the public to review and comment on the draft of its FY 2027-2030 Transpor...
06/16/2026

Save the Dates! East-West Gateway is inviting the public to review and comment on the draft of its FY 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Throughout the month of July, bi-state area residents will have the opportunity to engage with this important regional planning document by attending one of the public information meetings.

The 2027-2030 draft TIP will be available to view on July 1.

The TIP outlines billions of dollars in planned or active federal transportation projects such as roads, bridges, transit, and supporting infrastructure throughout the region. It is part of Connected 2050, the region's Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). For more information about the TIP, visit www.ewgateway.org/transportation-planning

06/15/2026

I-44 in both directions in downtown St. Louis (between the Stan Musial and the Poplar Street Bridge) will remain closed through at least next weekend while utility crews evaluate and repair the impacts of a water main break near Broadway and Biddle under the interstate. Several associated ramps leading to the interstate have also been closed. People can use both eastbound and westbound I-70 on the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge and eastbound and westbound I-64/northbound and southbound I-55 on the Poplar Street Bridge remain open, although some ramps to downtown are closed. Specific information on the closure: https://www.modot.org/node/91010

Save the Date!East-West Gateway’s Annual Meeting will be held on November 13 at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch....
06/15/2026

Save the Date!

East-West Gateway’s Annual Meeting will be held on November 13 at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch.

Join us as we celebrate the past year’s achievements in local government and regional planning, reflect on the progress made across the region, and look ahead to future opportunities. The event will also recognize this year’s Outstanding Local Government Achievement (OLGA) Award recipients for their exceptional contributions to the communities they serve.

We look forward to celebrating with you! Stay tuned for more information on registration.

Save the Date! East-West Gateway is inviting the public to review and comment on the draft of its FY 2027-2030 Transport...
06/11/2026

Save the Date! East-West Gateway is inviting the public to review and comment on the draft of its FY 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Throughout the month of July, bi-state area residents will have the opportunity to engage with this important regional planning document by attending one of the public information meetings.

The 2027-2030 draft TIP will be available to view on July 1.

The TIP outlines billions of dollars in planned or active federal transportation projects such as roads, bridges, transit, and supporting infrastructure throughout the region. It is part of Connected 2050, the region's Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). For more information about the TIP, visit https://www.ewgateway.org/transportation-planning/

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