East-West Gateway Council Of Governments Board Of Directors' Meeting
The board discussed the Partnership for Regional Alignment and the initiation of the FY 2028-2031 Transportation Improvement Program, which includes a call for projects and development workshops. Key agenda items included the review of project tracking reports for the FY 2026 Missouri local program, consultant selections for regional studies regarding Olive Boulevard and the St. Louis Regional Freight Study, and contract authorizations for behavioral health initiatives and regional security expenditures. Furthermore, the board deliberated on the formation of a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit Regional Impact Center and participated in discussions regarding the regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy to better align economic priorities and access federal planning resources.