Jan 14 2026
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.
Nov 19 2025
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.
Dec 1 2025
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.
Oct 29 2025
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.
Oct 15 2025
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.
Jul 10 2025
The Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO) is proud to launch its Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. This initiative aims to enhance roadway safety for all users including drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders, throughout the Cape Fear Region.
The SS4A program is a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) initiative that supports local strategies to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. WMPO’s Action Plan is a regional, data-driven approach to identify safety concerns and guide improvements.
Over the coming months, the WMPO, along with transportation partners and consultant Kittelson & Associates, will analyze crash data, assess high-risk corridors, and engage with community members to identify key safety priorities. The resulting plan will outline targeted actions and projects aimed at creating a safer, more equitable regional transportation network.
To learn more, visit www.wmpo.org/safetyactionplan.
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At the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO) Board meeting on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Hank Miller, Mayor Pro-Tem of Wrightsville Beach, was re-elected as Chairman, and Luke Waddell, Councilmember with the City of Wilmington, was re-elected as Vice Chairman for a one-year term. Officers are elected at the first meeting of each year. The motion to re-elect both officials was carried unanimously by the Board.
Both Miller and Waddell bring extensive leadership experience to their respective roles, having each previously served in these positions. Their re-election reflects the Board’s confidence in their leadership and vision for the future of the organization.
Chairman Miller and Vice-Chairman Waddell look forward to continuing their leadership in guiding WMPO’s initiatives to improve transportation across the Cape Fear region. To view the complete WMPO Board of Directors, click here.