WMPO - Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization

Cape Fear Navigating Change 2050

Cape Fear Navigating Change 2050 is the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) which will be the plan used by federal, state, and local governments to guide transportation projects in our region over the next 25 years. The plan includes an evaluation of potential aviation, bicycle and pedestrian, ferry and water transportation, rail, public transportation, and roadway projects to meet the needs of the region.

Get to Know the WMPO

The Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO) is the regional transportation planning agency for the lower Cape Fear region of southeastern North Carolina. The WMPO facilitates a cooperative, comprehensive, and continuing transportation planning process that serves as the basis for the expenditure of all federal transportation funds in the area for streets, highways, bridges, public transit, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities.

Cape Fear Moving Forward 2045

Cape Fear Moving Forward 2045 is the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) used by federal, state, and local governments to guide transportation projects in our region over the next 25 years. The creation of this plan is required to secure federal transportation dollars for our region. The plan includes an evaluation of potential aviation, bicycle and pedestrian, ferry and water transportation, freight and freight rail, public transportation, and roadway projects to meet the needs of the region. Adopted by the WMPO Board on November 18, 2020, the MTP was developed with extensive public input. To view Cape Fear Moving Forward 2045, click here.

  • July Board Meeting

    July 30, 2025 MPO Board (Board, formerly TAC):  The WMPO Board sets policy direction and approves all WMPO plans, projects, and...

  • July TCC Meeting

    July 16, 2025 Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC): Consisting of staff from member governmental agencies and transportation agencies, the TCC acts as an...

  • June Board Meeting

    June 25, 2025 MPO Board (Board, formerly TAC):  The WMPO Board sets policy direction and approves all WMPO plans, projects, and...

  • WMPO Launches Safety Action Plan Initiative

    The Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO) is proud to launch its Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Comprehensive...

  • Jul 7 2025

  • Call for Projects FY26-FY30

    The Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO) announces the Call for Projects for FY26-FY30. This cycle represents the inaugural call...

  • Jun 25 2025

  • Public Comment Opportunity: 2026-2035 State/MPO TIP

    The Wilmington Urban Area MPO’s 2026-2035 State/MPO Transportation Improvement Program is now available. You can view the document here, or stop...

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Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO) GIS Data Hub

Click the button below to find access to the WMPO’s interactive web applications and data catalogs.

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Transportation Projects in Progress

Find more information about federal and state funded and programmed transportation projects in the WMPO.

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