Announcements & Events

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.

January Board Meeting

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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 N. 4th Street, Wilmington, NC.

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.

January TCC Meeting

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

Public Comment Opportunity: STIP/MPO Amendment #25-7

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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 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 NOVEMBER 19, 2025 until 5 p.m. on DECEMBER 19, 2025.

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.

NCDOT to Hold Public Meeting on Proposed Independence Boulevard Extension

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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, 2025
Open House: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Public Hearing: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington Cafeteria | 4100 Sunglow Drive, Wilmington

For more information about the proposed project and upcoming meetings, visit the Independence Boulevard Extension project webpage.

If you have questions about the upcoming meetings or need additional information, please contact the WMPO at wmpo@wilmingtonnc.gov or by calling (910) 341-3258.

Go Coast Committee Meeting

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November 20, 2025

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 virtually at 3 p.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

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

November Board Meeting

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November 19, 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 the adopted meeting schedule here. This meeting will be held in the Board Room at the WMPO Office, located at 525 N. 4th Street, Wilmington, NC.

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.

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