Announcements & Events

November TCC Meeting

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November 12, 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, in the Board Room at the WMPO Office, located at 525 N. 4th Street, Wilmington, NC. For other exceptions, please see the adopted meeting schedule here. The agenda will be posted when available.

Public comment opportunity: STIP/MPO Amendment #25-6

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The WMPO’s 2024-2033 and 2026-2035 STIP/MPO Amendment #25-6 is now available. This amendment includes revisions to the 2024-2033 and 2026-2035 STIP Highway Program, which encompasses four statewide projects 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 OCTOBER 29, 2025 until 5 p.m. on NOVEMBER 28, 2025.

All comments can be mailed 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 Releases Federal DEIS for Independence Boulevard Extension

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The North Carolina Department of Transportation, Highway Division 3, has released the Federal Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed Independence Boulevard Extension Project (NCDOT Project No. U-4434) in New Hanover County.

The letter (below) includes a link to the document and provides contact information for submitting comments or questions.

Independence Blvd Ext DEIS Distribution LetterDownload

October Board Meeting

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October 29, 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.

October TCC Meeting

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October 15, 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, in the Board Room at the WMPO Office, located at 525 N. 4th Street, Wilmington, NC. For other exceptions, please see the adopted meeting schedule here. The agenda will be posted when available.

Bike/Ped Advisory Committee Meeting

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October 14, 2025

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) advises the WMPO Board regarding bicycle and pedestrian programs, projects, policies, and safety. The committee will meet on Tuesday, October 14, 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. For more information about BPAC, please visit here.

September Board Meeting

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September 24, 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 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.

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