Announcements & Events

Call for Projects FY26-FY30

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Jul 7 2025

The Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO) announces the Call for Projects for FY26-FY30. This cycle represents the inaugural call under the WMPO’s recently adopted Locally Administered Projects Program (LAPP). Key changes include a transition to a biennial call, the programming of funds across five federal fiscal years, new application templates, and a streamlined digital application submission via Smartsheet.

Join WMPO staff for an informational pre-submittal meeting on July 16 at 8:30 a.m. to learn more about the Call for Projects. The meeting will be held at the WMPO office (525 N. 4th St), but a virtual attendance option is available.

Important dates for the Call for Projects:

  • Pre-submittal meeting: July 16, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.
  • Pre-application submittal deadline: August 15, 2025
  • Final application submittal deadline: September 19, 2025

To access the LAPP submittal guide, application templates, and the Smartsheet submission form, please visit: www.wmpo.org/stp-datap-da/

Public Comment Opportunity: 2026-2035 State/MPO TIP

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Jun 25 2025

The Wilmington Urban Area MPO’s 2026-2035 State/MPO Transportation Improvement Program is now available. You can view the document here, or stop by our office at 525 N. Fourth Street, in downtown Wilmington, to review a printed copy.

As outlined in our Public Participation Plan, a 30-day public comment period is provided to ensure meaningful public involvement. The comment period is open from June 25 through 5 p.m. ET on July 25, 2025.

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

Wilmington Urban Area MPO
P.O. Box 1810
Wilmington, North Carolina 28401

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

Joint TCC and WMPO Board Meeting

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June 25, 2025

Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) and MPO Board (formerly TAC): Consisting of staff from member government agencies and transportation agencies, the TCC, along with the WMPO Board, who sets policy direction and approves all WMPO plans, projects, and proposals, will host a joint meeting on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. in the Conference Room of the WMPO Offices at 525 N. 4th Street, Wilmington. View the meeting schedule here. The agenda will be posted when available.

June Board Meeting

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June 25, 2025

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. For any other exceptions, please see adopted meeting schedule here. This meeting will be held in the WMPO Conference Room at 525 N. 4th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401.

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.

June TCC Meeting

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June 11, 2025

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 Thursday of each month, except December. For other exceptions, please see adopted meeting schedule here. The agenda will be posted when available.

June Bike/Ped Advisory Committee Meeting

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June 10, 2025

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) advises the WMPO Board regarding bicycle and pedestrian programs, projects, policies, and safety. Regular meetings are generally held at 2:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday on a bimonthly basis. This meeting will be held in the WMPO Conference Room at 525 N. 4th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401. The agenda will be posted when available. More information is available here.

MTP Cover Photo Contest – Open Now!

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Submit your best transportation photo for a chance to be featured on the cover of the Cape Fear Navigating Change 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP)!

The Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is looking for original photos that capture the people, places, and movement that define how we get around the Cape Fear region.

Contest Dates:
Opens: May 28, 2025
Closes: June 27, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET

Winners Receive:
– Photo featured on the MTP Cover and socials
– Recognition in MTP and on socials
– WMPO swag prize pack

Submit your photos and view details: https://bit.ly/2050MTPCoverPhoto

Questions? Contact Tessa Jones at Tessa.Jones@wilmingtonnc.gov or (910) 341-0176.

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