The WMPO’s Draft FY27 UPWP (Unified Planning Work Program) is now available. 

The Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) is a framework for the planning activities and efforts that the WMPO will undertake for the fiscal year. Serving as both a budget and guide, the UPWP is adopted on an annual basis in accordance with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) guidelines. The UPWP illustrates the funding allocations from federal transportation planning funds, including highway and transit programs. An example of a few items outlined in the UPWP include traffic volume counts, bicycle and pedestrian planning, special studies, and public involvement.

Review the Draft UPWP here, along with our current and previously adopted UPWPs. A printed copy of the document can also be viewed at the WMPO office, located at 525 N 4th St., Wilmington, NC 28401.

An important part of this process is providing the public with an opportunity to comment. The public comment period will be open from January 28, 2026, until 5 p.m. on February 27, 2026. All comments can be emailed to wmpo@wilmingtonnc.gov or sent 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.