About
Created in April 2007, the WMPO BikePed Committee advises the Transportation Advisory Committee on issues regarding bicycle and pedestrian programs, projects, policies and safety. The committee assumes the following duties: 1) develop and support bicycle and pedestrian education programs for youth and adults, 2) support the enforcement of traffic laws for all roadway users, 3) promote the use of bicycling and walking for transportation, fitness, and recreation, 4) develop safe bicycle and pedestrian facilities, 5) facilitate projects, plans, programs, and ideas that will promote a safer environment for bicycling and walking in the WMPO planning area.

Membership
The current members of the WMPO BikePed Committee are:

Wrightsville Beach Bicycle Facilities Study 2009
This study will consist of conceptual design plans for on- and off-road bicycle facilities along the northern corridor, which includes Salisbury Drive/Pelican Drive, Lagoon Drive and North Lumina Avenue between Lagoon Drive and the existing bicycle lanes which begin at South Ridge Road.  These facilities will permit all bicyclists (skilled and unskilled) to travel safely and comfortably from the Heide-Trask Drawbridge to the intersection of North Lumina Avenue and South Ridge Lane.
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Wilmington Pedestrian Plan 2009
The City of Wilmington has received a grant from the North Carolina Department of Transportation to develop a comprehensive pedestrian plan. With this plan, the City of Wilmington and NCDOT hope to meet the demands for safer and more extensive pedestrian facilities, including greenways, sidewalks, and crosswalks. A comprehensive pedestrian plan should guide local, regional and state efforts to improve conditions for walking in the City of Wilmington and to increase our reputation as one of the premier tourism and recreation destinations in the southeast
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WMPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Presentation 2008
This presentation, presented to the Cape Fear Cyclists meeting on November 2008, outlines recent and upcoming bicycle and pedestrian projects in the Wilmington area. More detail on these projects may be found on the Transportation Projects page of this website.
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City of Wilmington Cross-City Trail 2008
On June 17, 2008, the Wilmington City Council adopted a map of the Cross-City Trail alignment. Tentative plans for the Cross-City Trail arose from the passage of the Parks and Greenspace Bond, of which $1 million was allocated for a bike-hike greenway system, and have expanded through private and public partnerships and through connections to existing or funded off-road trails. The initial phase will connect William D. Halyburton Memorial Park to the future park behind Alderman Elementary. Collaborative agreements with Cameron Company, the Cameron Art Museum, Oleander Company, Inc., UNC - Wilmington, and Cape Fear Commercial have allowed for the conceptual expansion of the trail to the town limits of Wrightsville Beach. This concept can become a reality through these partnerships, bond funding, grant funding, and connections to already-existing facilities. The long-range intent is that the entire length of the Cross-City Trail will be off-road, a bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly width of at least eight feet, and paved, with striped crosswalks at all intersections and crossing signals at each major intersection. Sidewalks may be utilized to provide connections while the trail is under construction.
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Comprehensive Bicycle Plan for Leland, NC 2008
The Comprehensive Bicycle Plan for Leland, NC is now available.
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Bicycle Facilities Study for the Blue Clay Corridor 2008
The final version of the plan for bicycle facilities along Blue Clay Road in northern New Hanover County has been completed by the consultant. The plan was adopted by the TAC on March 26, 2008.
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Wilmington Metropolitan Area Bicycle Map 2007
The WMPO, in cooperation with the Cape Fear Breeze alternative transportation program, has published the first bicycle map for the Wilmington area in over 16 years. This map, intended for bicycle commuters and enthiusiasts, identifies area attractions and bicycle facilities, local bike routes and NC Bicycling Highways. It will be available at municipal offices and information centers throughout the region and through the Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization.
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East Coast Greenway 2007
In March 2007, the City of Wilmington installed East Coast Greenway directional signage along the downtown Riverwalk and the Greenfield Lake Path, capping a yearlong designation process. The East Coast Greenway aims to be the nation's first long-distance urban trail system. It is envisioned to be a 3,000-mile city-to-city corridor for cyclists, hikers, and other non-motorized users linking Maine to Florida. It will incorporate waterfront esplanades, park paths, abandoned railroad corridors, canal towpaths, and highway corridors. Already, 21% of this route is along off-road trail. For more information contact East Coast Greenway Association at 401-789-4625 or visit http://www.greenway.org/.

Town of Wrightsville Beach Bicycle Plan 2005
The Wrightsville Beach Bicycle Plan recommends a network of bike facilities that serve the entire town. The plan considers riders of all age groups and skill levels. On-road routes link with separate bike trails along the beach to connect every corner of Wrightsville Beach. Proposed funding mechanisms are included in the implementation recommendations and a schedule of cost estimates is included in the appendix. The plan takes an ambitious first step towards making Wrightsville Beach a bike friendly community.
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