Request for Public Comment/Notice of Public Meeting East-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWG) is inviting public review and comment on the draft of its updated FY 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Bi-state area residents will have the opportunity to engage with this important regional planning document by attending four in-person meetings. The draft TIP includes detailed maps, project statuses, and funding information. The TIP outlines planned or active state and federal transportation projects throughout the region over the next four years. These projects, including roads, bridges, transit, and supporting infrastructure, are aligned with the region's Long-Range Transportation Plan, also produced by EWG. The public comment period begins Wednesday, 7/1/26, and ends Friday, 7/31/26. The draft TIP will also be posted online for comment at www.ewgateway.org on 7/1/26. Residents are encouraged to review the TIP and provide feedback online through EWG's interactive eTIP database at ewgateway.ecointeractive.com. Comment forms may also be submitted in writing or digitally at scheduled in-person meetings. Comments can further be submitted by email to TIP@ewgateway.org or by mail to East-West Gateway Council of Governments, Attn: TIP, 1 S. Memorial Drive, Ste. 1600, St. Louis, MO 63102. Public input is a vital part of the regional planning process, helping ensure that transportation investments reflect the needs and priorities of local communities. Throughout the comment period, EWG staff will answer questions on the document. Comments or questions must be received or postmarked by midnight, Friday, 7/31/26. The public is invited to view these documents and supporting materials at a series of open house meetings. Dates and locations are listed below. Tuesday, 7/7/26 – Washington, MO City Hall – 405 Jefferson St., Washington, MO 63090, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, 7/9/26 –Richmond Heights Community Center- 8001 Dale Ave., Richmond Heights, MO 63117, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, 7/13/26 – Belleville, IL City Hall – 101 S. Illinois St., Belleville, IL 62220, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, 7/16/26 – Lake St. Louis, MO City Hall – 200 Civic Center Dr., Lake St. Louis, MO 63367, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. EWG is committed to ensuring that all meetings are both ADA and LEP accessible. To request a reasonable accommodation for the open house meetings please contact EWG's Title VI Coordinator at least 48 business hours prior to an open house meeting at (314) 421-4220 or (618) 274-2750 or titlevi@ewgateway.org. IPL0348811 Jun 14 2026