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36th Annual River to Sea

Draft Public Participation Plan

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Safety Action Plan

Be A Looker - Watch for Bikes and Pedestrians

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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.

Learn more about the plan.

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.

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  • April Board Meeting

    April 29, 2026 The WMPO Board sets policy direction and approves all WMPO plans, projects, and proposals. Regular meetings are generally...

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  • April TCC Meeting

    April 15, 2026 Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC): Consisting of staff from member governmental agencies and transportation agencies, the TCC acts as an...

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  • Mar 25 2026

  • March Board Meeting

    March 25, 2026 The WMPO Board sets policy direction and approves all WMPO plans, projects, and proposals. Regular meetings are generally...

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  • April ATAC Meeting

    April 21, 2026 The Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC), previously known as the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), advises the...

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  • The WMPO’s Draft Public Participation Plan (PPP) is now available for review.

    The Public Participation Plan (PPP) outlines how the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO) engages with the community and ensures...

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  • Public Comment Opportunity: STIP/MPO Amendment #26-2

    The WMPO desires to modify the adopted 2026-2035 State/MPO Transportation Improvement Programs for Administrative Modification #26-2. Review the document here. A...

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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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Transportation Projects in Progress

Find more information about federal and state funded and programmed transportation projects in the WMPO.

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