EWG News

On November 19, 2024, Housing First STL hosted a report-out on the outcomes of its previous October 21 summit and Oct. 23-25 practicum. The event, hosted at The Hub at…

  The St. Louis region can dramatically decrease its unhoused population by changing its approach and strategically coordinating resources in its seven counties and the city of St. Louis. That…

This week, the Biden-Harris administration announced more than $480 billion in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has been dedicated so far to specific projects and awards across the country….

The Save Lives Now! regional anti-violence initiative reached several milestones this summer as it gears up for a 2025 start date. In August, Brandon Sterling was hired by East-West Gateway…

School is back in session. East-West Gateway Council of Governments urgently wants your help in getting the word out about roadway safety for students, parents, and new drivers going to…

The St. Louis region was hit by intense summer storms last month. Several communities were impacted by flash flooding, and a prominent husband and wife from Alton tragically lost their…

Drivers heading into Downtown St. Louis via Highway 64/40 on July 15-17 will likely get a firsthand look at how the region would respond in the event of a major…

The St. Louis Region has a speeding problem. Our motorists rank fourth nationwide for crashes related to speeding. Pedestrians living in disadvantages areas of our region are also particularly vulnerable…

U.S. Deputy Marshal Mark Pitella visited the St. Louis region on Monday, June 10  to speak with community leaders and local law enforcement as part of an engagement campaign on…

What makes a great street great? Maybe it’s historic theaters and music houses like those on iconic thoroughfares like Broadway, Bourbon, or Beale. Maybe it’s the warm nostalgia of the…

Pre-register here. Save Lives Now!, a regional anti-violence initiative designed to rapidly reduce violent street crime by 20% within three years, takes another a step forward next Thursday, May 23,…

Mobility – getting safely and easily from one place to another – is often a pathway to happiness, health, and prosperity. This is particularly true for seniors and individuals with…

It’s no surprise to most drivers on area roadways that St. Louis has a dangerous speeding problem. Research conducted by East-West Gateway researchers shows the St. Louis region ranks fourth highest…

If you are heading to the Earth Day celebration in Forest Park on April 20-21, make sure to check out the festival’s new Climate Action Zone. The exhibition area will be…

At its March 27 meeting, The East-West Gateway Council of Governments Board of Directors agreed to move forward with a regional violence reduction plan called Save Lives Now! An Initiative…

Last week’s release of new population data by the U. S. Census Bureau sparked more concern over the general health of the St. Louis region when figures revealed St. Louis…

Every year, EWG staff creates a budget tied to a Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). This document describes each of our agency’s major programs and projects in detail, as well…

On February 28, the EWG Board of Directors approved a new route for a proposed north-south MetroLink line. This is the first step in the process to apply for federal…

   EWG has three new voting members on its board of directors. We welcome Monroe County Chair George Green, Franklin County Sheriff Steven M. Pelton and O’Fallon, IL Mayor Herb…

In January, City of St. Louis Mayor Tishuara Jones was selected by the East West Gateway Council of Governments Board of Directors to be the new board chair. Madison County…