Announcements & Events

WMPO Board Meeting

May 29 2024

MPO Board (Board, formerly TAC):  The WMPO Board sets policy direction and approves all WMPO plans, projects, and proposals. Regular meetings are generally held at 3:00 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month, except December. For any other exceptions, please see adopted meeting schedule here. This meeting will be held 6th Floor Training Conference Room, 320 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

The WMPO’s current planning area boundary includes New Hanover County, City of Wilmington, Town of Wrightsville Beach, Town of Carolina Beach, Town of Kure Beach, northern portions of Brunswick County, Town of Belville, Town of Leland, Town of Navassa, and southern portions of Pender County. Elected officials from each of these member jurisdictions comprise the WMPO Board, in addition to an elected official serving on the Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority’s Board and a member of the North Carolina Board of Transportation appointed by the Governor.


TCC Meeting

Jun 12 2024

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. For other exceptions, please see adopted meeting schedule here. The agenda is available.


Public comment opportunity: 2024-2033 STIP/MPO Amendment # 24-3

The WMPO’s 2024-2033 STIP/MPO Amendment # 24-3 is now available. Review the document here: A printed copy of document can also be viewed at the WMPO office at 929 N. FRONT STREET, FIRST FLOOR 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 MAY 2, 2024, until 5 pm on MAY 30, 2024. All comments can be e-mailed to wmpo@wilmingtonnc.gov or 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.


WMPO MTP Technical Steering Committee (MTPC)

May 14 2024


Public comment opportunity: WMPO’s FY25 UPWP (Budget)

The WMPO’s draft FY25 UPWP (Unified Planning Work Program) is now available. Review the document here along with previous documents. A printed copy of document can also be viewed at the WMPO office at 929 N. FRONT STREET, FIRST FLOOR 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 MAY 2, 2024, until 5 pm on MAY 30, 2024. All comments can be e-mailed to wmpo@wilmingtonnc.gov or 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.


Go Coast Committee Quarterly Meeting

Feb 15 2024

Go Coast Committee: Representatives from the WMPO’s member jurisdictions and local employers work to advance alternative transportation through the WMPO’s Go Coast program. Regular meetings for this Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program are held quarterly. Visit GoCoastNC.org for more information.

This meeting will be held from 3-5 PM at 305 Chestnut Street on the 4th floor.


Bike/Ped Advisory Committee Meeting (virtual)

Jan 23 2024

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) advises the WMPO Board regarding bicycle and pedestrian programs, projects, policies, and safety. The committee meets bimonthly. More information is available here.