Saturday, May 2, 2026 Mark your calendars! The 36th Annual River to Sea Bike Ride is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026. This annual event brings cyclists from across the region together for a round-trip ride connecting downtown Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach. Registration information and event details will be available in the coming months. Interested […]
At the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO) Board meeting on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, Lynn Barbee, Mayor of the Town of Carolina Beach, was elected as Chairman, and Frank Williams, Commissioner of Brunswick County, was elected as Vice Chairman for a one-year term. Officers are elected at the first meeting of each year. […]
The WMPO’s Draft FY27 UPWP (Unified Planning Work Program) is now available. The Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) is a framework for the planning activities and efforts that the WMPO will undertake for the fiscal year. Serving as both a budget and guide, the UPWP is adopted on an annual basis in accordance with Federal […]
January 28, 2026 MPO Board (Board, formerly TAC): The WMPO Board sets policy direction and approves all WMPO plans, projects, and proposals. Regular meetings are generally held at 3:00 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month, except December. This meeting will be held in the Board Room at the WMPO Office, located at 525 […]
January 14, 2026 Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC): Consisting of staff from member governmental agencies and transportation agencies, the TCC acts as an advisory board to the WMPO Board. Regular meetings are generally held at 10:00 a.m. on the second-to-last Wednesday of each month, except December, in the Board Room at the WMPO Office, located at 525 […]
The WMPO’s 2024-2033 and 2026-2035 STIP/MPO Amendment #25-7 is now available. This amendment includes revisions to the 2024-2033 and 2026-2035 STIP Highway Program and introduces three new projects: two statewide additions and one project within the WMPO planning area. Review the document here. A printed copy of the document can also be viewed at the […]
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is proposing a 1.7-mile extension of Independence Boulevard in Wilmington to improve mobility and reduce traffic congestion through central Wilmington. NCDOT will host an Open House and Public Hearing to share project details and gather feedback from the community. Public Meeting Details:Date: Monday, December 1, 2025Open House: 5:00 […]