Announcements & Events

Public Comment Opportunity: Draft Local Input Point Assignment for Regional Impact Projects

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The WMPO has developed draft local input point assignments for Regional Impact projects for the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s (NCDOT) Strategic Prioritization 7.0 process for the development of the 2026-2035 State/Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program.

An important part of this process is providing the public with an opportunity to comment. The public may review the draft local input point assignment for Regional Impact projects on the WMPO’s website at https://www.wmpo.org/ncdot-prioritization or at the WMPO offices located at 929 N. Front Street, 1st floor, Wilmington.

The public comment period will be open from July 31, 2024, through August 14, 2024. All comments can be e-mailed to wmpo@wilmingtonnc.gov or via U.S mail to:

Wilmington Urban Area MPO
PO Box 1810
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1810

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

34th Annual River to Sea Bike Ride

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Registration is open for the 34th Annual River to Sea bike ride, which will take place Saturday, September 7, 2024. T-shirt and sticker pre-orders will close August 1, 2024. Free ride pre-registration will be open until Friday, September 6, 2024, at 12pm, or until the cap of 450 registrations is reached. Day-of registration will be available for $5 exact change, cash-only. A limited number of t-shirts and stickers will be available for sale day-of the ride as well.

For details and the registration link, please visit: gocoastnc.org/34th-annual-river-to-sea-bike-ride

Go Coast Committee Meeting

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Aug 15 2024

Go Coast Committee: 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.

Bike/Ped Advisory Committee Meeting

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Aug 13 2024

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) advises the WMPO Board regarding bicycle and pedestrian programs, projects, policies, and safety. The committee meets bimonthly. More information is available here.

TCC Meeting

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Aug 14 2024

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.

TCC Meeting

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Jul 17 2024

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 is available.

WMPO Board Meeting

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Jul 31 2024

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 6th Floor Training Conference Room, 320 Chestnut 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.

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