WMPO Announcements

WMPO Approves $5.4 Million in FY29-FY30 Transportation Project Funding

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The Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO) Board has approved the allocation of $5,434,400 in WMPO Direct Attributable funds to support four transportation projects through the FY2029-2030 Locally Administered Projects Program (LAPP) Special Call for Projects.

The WMPO received seven applications from six member jurisdictions, with requests totaling $12,124,000. Staff reviewed and scored the applications using the adopted LAPP criteria.

FY 2029 – FY 2030 Funded Projects

S. Lake Park Blvd Sidewalk Grant – Town of Carolina Beach
Provides funding for preliminary engineering/design in FY2029 and right-of-way in FY2030 for sidewalk improvements along S. Lake Park Blvd.
WMPO Funding Awarded: $921,600

New Centre Drive Sidewalks and Pedestrian Signals – City of Wilmington
Provides funding for preliminary engineering/right-of-way in FY2029 and construction in FY2030 for sidewalk and pedestrian signal improvements along New Centre Drive.
WMPO Funding Awarded: $1,696,000

Medical Center Drive Sidewalk and Roadway Improvements – City of Wilmington
Provides funding for preliminary engineering/right-of-way in FY2029 and construction in FY2030 for sidewalk and roadway improvements along Medical Center Drive.
WMPO Funding Awarded: $1,843,200

South Navassa Road Multi-Use Path – Town of Leland
Provides funding for preliminary engineering/right-of-way in FY2029 and construction in FY2030 for a multi-use path along South Navassa Road.
WMPO Funding Awarded: $973,600

The four projects represent a combined $6,793,000 in total project costs, with local matches totaling $1,358,600. The WMPO’s Direct Attributable funding will support the projects through the phases identified in the approved funding allocation.

The FY2029-2030 Special Call for Projects builds on the WMPO’s LAPP process, which was adopted by the WMPO Board in June 2025. The original LAPP funding cycle allocated funds through FY2028, prompting the Special Call for Projects.

Public Comment Opportunity: Prioritization 8.0 Local Input

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October 28 – November 11, 2026

The Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO) is opening a 14-day public comment period for the proposed Division Needs Tier Local Input Point Assignment for NCDOT’s Prioritization 8.0 process.

The Prioritization process helps identify and rank transportation projects for potential funding through the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). As part of this process, the WMPO Board will assign local input points to eligible projects within the Division Needs Tier.

Public comments will be accepted for 14 days, from Wednesday, October 28, 2026, through 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11.

Review the proposed point assignments and learn more about Prioritization 8.0. A printed copy of the proposed assignments is also available for review at the WMPO office at 545 N. 4th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401.

Comments may be submitted via email to wmpo@wilmingtonnc.gov or mailed to:

Wilmington Urban Area MPO
PO Box 1810
Wilmington, NC 28402-1810

Public Comment Opportunity: STIP/MPO Amendment #26-7

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The WMPO desires to modify the adopted 2026-2035 State/MPO Transportation Improvement Programs for Administrative Modification #26-7.

Review the document here. A printed copy of the document can also be viewed at the WMPO office, located at 525 N. Fourth Street in downtown Wilmington.

An important part of this process is providing the public with an opportunity to comment. The public comment period will be open from October 28, 2026, until 5:00 p.m. on November 27, 2026.

All comments may be emailed to wmpo@wilmingtonnc.gov or mailed via U.S. mail to:

Wilmington Urban Area MPO
P.O. Box 1810
Wilmington, NC 28402-1810

For more information, please email wmpo@wilmingtonnc.gov.

Public Comment Opportunity: Amendment to Public Participation Plan

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September 30 – November 14, 2026

The Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO) is seeking public input on a proposed amendment to its adopted Public Participation Plan (PPP).

The PPP outlines how WMPO engages with the community and provides opportunities for public input throughout the transportation planning process. The proposed amendment adds an online form as one way community members may submit comments during public comment periods. This update would be reflected in the list of “Comment Opportunities” for applicable WMPO work products, including MPO TIP, UPWP, and PPP.

We invite residents, stakeholders, and community partners to review the proposed amendment and provide feedback.

Review the Proposed Amendment to the Public Participation Plan. A printed copy of the proposed amendment is also available for review at the WMPO office at 545 N. 4th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401.

The public comment period is open from September 30, 2026, through 5 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2026

Comments may be submitted via email to wmpo@wilmingtonnc.gov or mailed to:

Wilmington Urban Area MPO
PO Box 1810
Wilmington, NC 28402-1810

October Board Meeting

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October 28, 2026

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 N. 4th Street, Wilmington.

The WMPO’s current planning area boundary includes New Hanover County, City of Wilmington, Town of Wrightsville Beach, Town of Carolina Beach, Town of Kure Beach, northern portions of Brunswick County, Town of Belville, Town of Leland, Town of Navassa, and southern portions of Pender County. Elected officials from each of these member jurisdictions comprise the WMPO Board, in addition to an elected official serving on the Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority’s Board and a member of the North Carolina Board of Transportation appointed by the Governor.

The agenda will be posted when available.

October ATAC Meeting

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October 20, 2026

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC), previously known as the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), advises the WMPO Board regarding active transportation projects, policies, and safety. The committee will meet at 2:00 p.m. in the Board Room at the WMPO Office, located at 525 N. 4th Street, Wilmington, NC. The agenda will be posted as soon as it becomes available.

October TCC Meeting

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October 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 N. 4th Street, Wilmington, NC. The agenda will be posted when available.

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