Jul 29, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardWilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Board Meeting Minutes
The board meeting featured extensive public comment regarding the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, with attendees expressing concerns about tolling, historic preservation, and environmental impacts. Key presentations included a review of the unsolicited proposal for the bridge project by NCDOT, which is not moving forward as submitted. The board approved an amendment to the FY27 Unified Planning Work Program, received a presentation on legislative budget provisions impacting MPO projects, and discussed the Project Programmatic Agreement for the bridge. Additionally, staff provided updates on prioritization efforts, regional planning, and upcoming training opportunities.