East-West Gateway Council of Governments
The East-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWGCOG or EWG) is the official
Council of Governments and Metropolitan planning organization for Greater St. Louis
, USA. It was incorporated in 1965.
Purpose
The council coordinates planning and problem solving in areas of governmental responsibility for
St. Louis City. Franklin County, Jefferson County, St. Charles County, and St. Louis County in Missouri, plus Madison County, Monroe County, and St. Clair County
in Illinois. It included highway expansion and planning public transportation.
Governance
The council is headed by a board of directors as official governance, with associate members from throughout the region.