Announcements & Events

June TCC Meeting

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 Wednesday 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

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!

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.


Public Input Now Open for Cape Fear Navigating Change 2050 Plan

The Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO) is seeking public input on the daft Cape Fear Navigating Change 2050 plan, which will guide transportation projects across the region for the next 25 years. This 30-day public comment period is part of Phase II of outreach and includes a variety of in-person and virtual opportunities to share feedback.

The draft plan outlines key projects, policies, and strategies designed to guide future investments in roads, public transit, biking and walking, freight, aviation, and ferry and water transportation for New Hanover County and parts of Brunswick and Pender Counties.

Upcoming Public Outreach Events:

  • June 11 (5-7p) – WMPO Office Open House, Wilmington
  • June 13 (6-8p) – Hampstead Kiwanis Park
  • June 14 (10a-2p) – Leland Hurricane Expo
  • June 16 (8a-1p) – Wrightsville Beach Farmers Market
  • June 18 (11a-1p) – Virtual Meeting (Link Coming Soon)
  • June 21 (8a-1p) – Carolina Beach Farmers Market
  • June 26 (11a-3p) – FIRES Event at Maides Park

Provide feedback online by June 27, 2025 at www.wmpo.org/2050mtp-public-comment

To learn more about the plan, visit www.wmpo.org/2050mtp.

The WMPO is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please contact us at least 48 hours in advance at (910) 341-3258 or wmpo@wilmingtonnc.gov.


WMPO Board Meeting

May 28 2025

May 28, 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.


TCC Meeting

May 14 2025

May 14, 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.


WMPO Board Meeting

Mar 26 2025

March 26, 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.