Wilmington Urban Area MPO

We are partnering with the North Carolina Department of Transportation Integrated Mobility Division (NCDOT IMD) to conduct a feasibility study for Phases 2 and Phase 3 of the Wilmington Downtown Trail. The purpose of this study is to provide a recommended alternative for the corridor.

This week, we will be having drop-in sessions to hear from the public about your ideas for the trail! If you can, visit us at one of the sessions below. If you can't make it in-person, we do have an online survey! https://live.metroquestsurvey.com/?u=gfw50 #!/?p=web&pm=dynamic&s=1&popup=WTD

Today is the LAST DAY to take the survey! And its your LAST CHANCE to share this post for a chance to win 4 tickets to the Wilmington Railroad Museum! Take the survey here: https://www.wmpo.org/2050mtp/

got you thinking about transportation? Take the survey and tell us what improvements are needed! 🦃✈️🚗🚄🚲🚶‍♂️⛴️🚌

Cape Fear Navigating Change 2050 - Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 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, f...

Travel Safely This Thanksgiving!

Follow these tips for a safe and happy holiday.

1. Plan Ahead: Check the weather and road conditions before you leave.
2. Buckle Up: Ensure everyone in the car is wearing a seat belt.
3. Avoid Distractions: Put away your phone and focus on the road.
4. Rest Breaks: Take regular breaks during long drives to combat fatigue.
5. Drive Defensively: Be aware of other drivers and potential hazards.
6. Designate a Driver: If you plan to consume alcohol, designate a sober driver or use a rideshare service.
7. Be a Looker: Watch out for bicycle and pedestrian travelers.

Wishing you a safe and joyous Thanksgiving holiday!

Today's a great day to take our Cape Fear Navigating Change 2050 survey! Remember, you can also share this post to get entered to win our monthly prize! https://wmpo.org/2050mtp/

This week, WMPO staff participated in a special travel training with Wave Transit staff. We discussed tips for using Wave's services including fixed route buses, RideMICRO, and DART. What we learned will help inform how we can assist Wilmington-area residents with their transportation needs. Then we wrapped up with a ride on the Port City Trolley! Thank you Wave Transit ILM!

The WMPO's Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) meets in-person next week, 11/15/23, at 10am. Check out agenda items and find the Zoom link to tune in at wmpo.org/agendas-minutes.

Have you taken our transportation survey yet to provide your input for our Metropolitan Transportation Plan? Visit wmpo.org/2050mtp for more information.

We'll be out at Wave Transit ILM stations today to talk about the plan and direct people to our survey! Catch us at Padgett Station 8:30-10:30a today 11/8, and Forden Station 11a-1p as well!

Today, our Board approved a resolution supporting the North Carolina Department of Transportation's application for funding to replace the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge.

The NCDOT requested resolutions of support to accompany their application for the replacement of the bridge through the USDOT's Bridge Investment Program (BIP). The BIP was established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in 2021, making $40B in funding available over 5 years for replacement, rehabilitation, preservation, and protection of some of the nation's most important bridges.

The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement project is the Board's top unfunded priority, and our Board voted 7-0 today to support NCDOT's application.

There's nothing scarier than missing out on your chance to win a prize and support a great cause. Today is the LAST DAY to share our survey and get entered to win a boat ride for two on the Cape Fear River! Share this post for a chance to win! Take the survey HERE: https://live.metroquestsurvey.com/?u=cs6j6r #!/?p=web&pm=dynamic&s=1&popup=WTD

Congratulations and thank you to Carolina Beach! We are pleased to assist Carolina Beach in implementing and expanding options for alternative transportation modes.

At their October 25th Board meeting, the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO) awarded the Town of Carolina Beach $1.17 million dollars to be used for funding the St. Joseph Street Multi-Use Path project. The money is distributed through the WMPO’s Surface Transportation Block Grant, passed through the NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT). The Town will be required to supply a 20% local match of $293,190 towards the project.

The 8-foot wide, almost one-mile-long multi-use path will be located on the west side of St. Joseph Blvd., running from N. Lake Park Blvd. to Otter Rd. “The St. Joseph multi-use path is a major component of our bike and pedestrian plan which will allow residents from St. Joseph Street, Lewis Drive and points north a safe corridor to our downtown and to the state park”, said Mayor Lynn Barbee. “This Town Council is focused on bringing resident amenities forward that improve the quality of life for our residents. We thank the WMPO for their support and town staff for their many efforts on this project.”

The project is still in the development phase as staff collaborate with engineers from Kimley Horn. Public meetings will be held, and plans finalized by summer 2024. The request for bids will go out sometime next fall and construction is expected to start later that year. The estimated completion of the project is Spring 2025.

Congratulations to our September social media contest winner, Myesha! We hope you enjoy your Carolina Beach bike rental! Want to be a winner too? Just share a link to the survey with the hashtag and you're automatically entered to win! The October prize is a boat ride for two on the Cape Fear river. Take the survey here: https://live.metroquestsurvey.com/?u=cs6j6r #!/?p=web&pm=dynamic&s=1&popup=WTD

Today is a great day to take our Cape Fear Navigating Change 2050 survey! You can also share this post to get entered for our monthly prize! The October prize is a boat ride for two on the Cape Fear river.

https://live.metroquestsurvey.com/?u=cs6j6r #!/?p=web&pm=dynamic&s=1&popup=WTD

Moving Forward 2050

Thanks to StarNews for featuring the Gullah Geechee Heritage Trail feasibility study!

Take the survey on our website, open through Oct. 31, to tell us your thoughts on the trail's corridor and what you would like the trail to become: wmpo.org/gullah-geechee-heritage-trail-feasibility-study

What to know as transportation officials plan for a 14-mile trail in Brunswick County While the trail would celebrate local cultural heritage, it also looks to "promote sustainable transportation and recreation"

We're excited to launch our new short-range transit plan: Reimagine Wave Transit!

This a chance to evaluate existing services, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement new and improved services. Take the survey to tell us what you need and want from your transit system.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/1Wave

There's about 1 week left in the Get There Greener sustainable transportation challenge!

Learn how to win prizes just for greening your commute for even one day: gocoastnc.org/get-there-greener 🚴‍♀️🚗🚌🚶‍♀️💻

Sick of traffic? What if we could all Get There Greener?!

Try sustainable transportation -- like walking, biking, riding the bus, carpooling, or teleworking -- during October 2023 and get entered to win prizes donated by local businesses. The environment will thank you!

For more info visit: gocoastnc.org/get-there-greener

Meeting Reminder......Wednesday October 25, 2023 at 3 PM

Please join us in congratulating our standout deputy director Abby Lorenzo! She has been recognized as a Rising Star in the Greater Wilmington Business Journal's WilmingtonBiz 100 program! (Earlier this year, she was also recognized in the Wilmington Chamber Commerce's 40 Under 40 awards.) The WilmingtonBiz 100 will be featured in the December issue of the WilmingtonBiz Magazine. Congratulations, Abby!!! 👏 🎉

Read the announcement to see those recognized: https://madmimi.com/p/e1eda71

On September 30th, 131 cyclists participated in the 3rd Annual Brunswick Heritage Riverside Ride!

Thank you to our participants as well as the volunteers and law enforcement who made this event possible, we couldn't have done it without you!

The 2050 Cape Fear Navigating Change speaking tour continues! This week we'll be in Brunswick County presenting to the governing boards of Leland, Navassa, and Belville.
Check out the meeting schedule below!

Town of Leland Council Meeting- Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 6:00 PM
Town of Navassa Council Meeting- Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 7:30PM
Town of Belville Council Meeting- Monday, October 23, 2023, at 6:30 PM

Find meeting agendas and locations at the jurisdiction websites. Get more info on the Plan here: https://www.wmpo.org/2050mtp/

We’re on tour! In October WMPO staff will be attending 10 local governing board meetings to give a presentation about the Cape Fear Navigating Change 2050 plan. The presentation meeting schedule is as follows:

• Pender County- Monday, October 2, 2023, at 4:00 PM
• Town of Carolina Beach- Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 6:00 PM
• Town of Wrightsville Beach- Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 5:30 PM
• New Hanover County- Monday, October 16, 2023, at 9:00 AM
• Town of Kure Beach- Monday, October 16, 2023, at 6:00 PM
• City of Wilmington- Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 6:30 PM
• Town of Leland- Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 6:00 PM
• Town of Belville- Monday, October 23, 2023, at 6:30 PM
• Presentations will also be provided for the governing boards of Brunswick County and the Town of Navassa. Dates TBD.

Get more info here: https://www.wmpo.org/2050mtp/

MEETING REMINDER....TCC Meeting tomorrow October 11, 2023 at 10 AM

The WMPO's Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) meets in-person next week, 10/11/23, at 10am. Check out agenda items and find the Zoom link to tune in at wmpo.org/agendas-minutes.

Cape Fear Navigating Change 2050 es el Plan de Transporte Metropolitano que será el plan utilizado por los gobiernos federal, estatal y local para guiar los proyectos de transporte en nuestra región durante los próximos 25 años. ¡Responda la encuesta para contarnos su opinión sobre las necesidades de transporte de su comunidad (disponible en inglés y español)! https://www.wmpo.org/2050mtp/

Sign up for the sustainable transportation challenge, Get There Greener, to be entered into prize drawings! gocoastnc.org/get-there-greener

This October, Go Coast challenges you to Get There Greener!

Get There Greener is a challenge that encourages Wilmington-area residents to use sustainable transportation. Track your trips by bus, bicycling, walking, carpooling, or telecommuting during October, and get entered to win prizes donated by local businesses!!

Reducing single-occupancy vehicle use will improve traffic congestion and our air and water quality, so let's go and Get There Greener!

Sign up to participate in the challenge, which kicks off October 1, at: gocoastnc.org/get-there-greener

Did you know that the 3rd Annual Brunswick Heritage Riverside Ride is taking place this Saturday, September 30th, at 7:30 AM?

Enjoy the beginning of the fall season with your bike riding peers while also learning about the region's history!

While online registration has capped out, same day registration will be available for those still interested.

Learn more about the event at https://www.gocoastnc.org/brunswick-heritage-riverside-ride/ and we hope to see you out there!

Share this post by 9/30 and get entered to win a bike rental for two in Carolina Beach!! Do you have opinions about biking and walking facilities in our area? We want to hear from you! Click below to take our survey! https://live.metroquestsurvey.com/?u=cs6j6r #!/?p=web&pm=dynamic&s=1&popup=WTD

Meeting Reminder: A regular meeting of the WMPO Board will be held next Wednesday, September 27th at 3 p.m. at 320 Chestnut St in the 6th floor meeting room. The meeting will also be streamed online. The meeting agenda and Zoom link can be accessed at: https://www.wmpo.org/.../MPO-Board-September-FINALw_page...

A regular meeting of the WMPO Board will be held next Wednesday, September 27th at 3 p.m. at 320 Chestnut St in the 6th floor meeting room. The meeting will also be streamed online. The meeting agenda and Zoom link can be accessed at:https://www.wmpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MPO-Board-September-FINALw_page-numbers.pdf

Two of the WMPO's planners attended BikeWalkNC's 12th Annual Summit in Salisbury, North Carolina, from September 14-16, participating in a bicycling workshop as well as hearing from a wide variety of speakers about current bicycling and pedestrian planning topics!

Today is a great day to take our Cape Fear Navigating Change 2050 survey! Watch this short video to learn more. Remember you can also share the survey with to get entered for our monthly prize! https://www.wmpo.org/2050mtp/

Cape Fear Navigating Change Survey Demonstration - Desktop Instructional video for completing a WMPO survey on your desktop computer -- this survey will ask about your community's transportation needs and priorities....

Tune in tomorrow, 9/13/23, at 10am via Zoom or in person at 305 Chestnut St in Downtown Wilmington for the WMPO's Technical Coordinating Committee September meeting.

The WMPO's Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) meets virtually next week, 9/13/23, at 10am. Check out agenda items and find the Zoom link to tune in at wmpo.org/agendas-minutes.

The WMPO's Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) meets virtually next week, 9/13/23, at 10am. Check out agenda items and find the Zoom link to tune in at wmpo.org/agendas-minutes.

Congratulations to Daniel, our August prize winner! Daniel won a tandem kayak rental for sharing the Cape Fear Navigating Change 2050 survey on social media with the hashtag !

September's prize is a bike rental for two! To enter the prize drawing, take the survey and share with the hashtag:

Learn more and take the survey at: wmpo.org/2050mtp

Thanks to all who have taken the survey so far and congrats again to Daniel!