WMPO - Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization

Cape Fear Navigating Change 2050

Cape Fear Navigating Change 2050 is the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) which will be the plan used by federal, state, and local governments to guide transportation projects in our region over the next 25 years. The plan includes an evaluation of potential aviation, bicycle and pedestrian, ferry and water transportation, rail, public transportation, and roadway projects to meet the needs of the region.

Get to Know the WMPO

The Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO) is the regional transportation planning agency for the lower Cape Fear region of southeastern North Carolina. The WMPO facilitates a cooperative, comprehensive, and continuing transportation planning process that serves as the basis for the expenditure of all federal transportation funds in the area for streets, highways, bridges, public transit, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities.

Announcements

Public Comment Opportunity: Amendment to Public Participation Plan

September 30 – November 14, 2026 The Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO) is seeking public input on a proposed...

October Board Meeting

October 28, 2026 The WMPO Board sets policy direction and approves all WMPO plans, projects, and proposals. Regular meetings are generally...

October ATAC Meeting

October 20, 2026 The Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC), previously known as the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), advises the...

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Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO) GIS Data Hub

Click the button below to find access to the WMPO's interactive web applications and data catalogs.

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