About

Our Mission

• To be a catalyst for regional cooperation, uniting local governments of the Tri-State Siouxland Region into an effective Council of Governments
• To promote the best possible planning practices and advocate partnerships throughout the region
• To partner with local governments in long-range planning, community development activities, and professional regional program management, which foster intelligent growth, economic development, and safe, accessible transportation

Our Vision

• To be a valuable partner with local officials in their efforts to address issues, and solve problems within the community
• To be an effective uniting force among local governments in addressing issues on a regional basis
• To be the model standard of excellence for regional planning organizations and councils of governments

Community Development (CD) offers a variety of project development and technical assistance:

• Comprehensive & Strategic Planning
• Grant Writing & Administration
• Housing Needs Assessments
• Housing Development
• Rental/Mortgage Assistance Program
• Special Project Coordination
• Natural Resources Planning
• Hazard Mitigation & Control
• Water Issues Research
• Regional Solid Waste Planning
• Intergovernmental Reviews
• Land Use & Zoning Regulations
• Codification Services
• Safety Assessment & Training
• Budgeting Assistance

Transportation Planning Division involves the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and Regional Planning Affiliation (RPA) providing service in the following:

• Long-Range Transportation Plans
• Transportation Improvement Programs
• Travel Demand Forecasting
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Intelligent Transportation Systems

Siouxland Regional Transit System (SRTS) provides transportation for:

• Elderly & Disabled Individuals
• Students & Pre-school
• General Low-to-Moderate Income Public