Announcements & Events

February Board Meeting

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February 25, 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.

February Go Coast Meeting

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February 19, 2026

Representatives from the WMPO’s member jurisdictions and local employers work to advance alternative transportation through the WMPO’s Go Coast program. Regular meetings for this Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program are held quarterly. Visit GoCoastNC.org for more information.

This meeting will be held in-person at the WMPO Office, located at 525 N. 4th Street, at 3 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

The agenda will include the meeting link and will be posted as soon as it becomes available.

February ATAC Meeting

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February 17, 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 on Tuesday, February 17, 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.

February TCC Meeting

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February 11, 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.

Public Comment Opportunity: STIP/MPO Amendment #26-1

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The WMPO desires to modify the adopted 2026-2035 State/MPO Transportation Improvement Programs for Administrative Modification #26-1.

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 January 28, 2026, until 5 p.m. on February 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, North Carolina 28402-1810

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

36th Annual River to Sea Bike Ride

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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 in being a sponsor? Sponsorships keep the ride free for the public and help cover event costs, while promoting your business in front of over 400 participants and volunteers. Review the tiers and benefits by visiting: www.gocoastnc.org/rts2026sponsors/. Confirmation of sponsorships is due by Friday, March 13, 2026.

WMPO Elects Officers for 2026

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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 motion to elect both officials was carried unanimously by the Board.

Both Chairman Barbee and Vice Chairman Williams bring a strong foundation of leadership and perspective to their roles, having served on the Board since 2022 and 2013, respectively. Their election reflects the Board’s confidence in their experience, guidance, and shared commitment to WMPO’s mission.

Chairman Barbee and Vice Chairman Williams look forward to continuing their work with fellow Board members, partners, and staff to move WMPO’s priorities forward and support transportation improvements that better serve communities across the Cape Fear Region. View the complete WMPO Board here.

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