Transportation news and events from the
Wilmington Area Planning Council (WILMAPCO).
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WILMAPCO will be closed on October 11 for Columbus Day. |
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Attend the final Virtual Public Workshop for the Churchman’s Crossing Plan Update |
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You are invited to attend the 4th and final Virtual Public Workshop for the Churchman’s Crossing Plan Update on Monday, October 25, 2021 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM ET. This online workshop will include a summary of the planning process, recommended land use principles and transportation improvement projects, and potential implementation strategies. By participating in this planning process, you can help shape the way people live, work, and play in the Churchman’s Crossing area.
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Share your thoughts on ideas to improve Union Street |
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WILMAPCO, DelDOT, and the City of Wilmington are studying how to reconfigure Union Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and Sycamore Street to make it safer and serve residents and businesses better.
You are invited to a Virtual Public Workshop on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 from 6-7:30 PM to review some ideas to improve Union Street. We want to hear what you think about the ideas presented. Join us to review project ideas and share your thoughts on how to improve the safety, livability, and economic vitality of Union Street.
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WILMAPCO partners with MDOT to celebrate Walktober
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October in Maryland becomes WALKTOBER, a month where the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and other partnering agencies promote and host events and webinars spotlighting Maryland pedestrians' safety, health, and commuting options in current walk programs and initiatives. Throughout Walktober, learn how walking is an easy and accessible exercise, how to safely use pedestrian infrastructure, and how to incorporate walking in your daily routines within the provisions of social distancing and other restrictions.
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Now is the time to have your say in which proposed transportation projects are constructed in the State of Delaware |
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Every two years DelDOT develops a 6-year Capital Transportation Program (CTP) that identifies anticipated capital investments. This program is developed in cooperation with WILMAPCO, Dover/Kent and Salisbury-Wicomico Metropolitan Planning Organizations. The program provides information on various DelDOT capital and maintenance programs and on the estimated cost expenditures for the project phasing of a capital project that are anticipated in each specific fiscal year. Public comments are accepted until November 15, 2021. |
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Delaware Chapter of the American Planning Association awards excellence in the field of planning
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Each year, APA-DE considers nominations for a series of Awards for individuals, projects, programs, or places that demonstrate excellence in the field of planning in Delaware.The nomination applications are due by 5 PM on October 8, 2021. Awards will be presented to recipients at the Annual Meeting on November 10th. |
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Save the date for the Annual Institute for Local Government Leaders Event |
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Save the date! The University of Delaware Institute for Public Administration will be hosting it's annual Institute for Local Government Leaders event at 10 AM on Tuesday, November 9th. The event will be held virtually via Zoom and will be open for registration soon. |
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Middletown Comp Plan Survey |
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Sea level rise and climate change: A climate conversation |
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Delaware Interfaith Power & Light and Delaware Sea Grant are co-hosting “Sea Level Rise and Climate Change: A Climate Conversation” on October 13 from 12:00-1:15 PM. This free, virtual event is funded by Energize Delaware and is to discuss the latest science and perspectives on sea level rise and climate change. The event features remarks by author John Englander who wrote the best-selling High Tide on Main Street book and a new book called Moving to Higher Ground. |
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Celebrate Walk and Bike to School Day in October |
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Here are some steps to take to get ready to walk, bike, or roll in October: Register – this year families, neighborhoods and schools can all sign up!
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Check out our list of 20 ways to celebrate Walk to School Day with your family, neighborhood, or school.
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Check out the Getting Started Guide. Be sure to adapt your event to align with local public health guidance.
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Follow Walk and Bike to School Day on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for the latest Walk to School Day news and event ideas.
- Share your event plans and photos on social media using the hashtag #WalktoSchoolDay.
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October 2021 is National Pedestrian Safety Month |
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According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), "More than 6 in 10 people walk for transportation, exercise, relaxation, or for other activities. The benefits of walking extend beyond personal and physical, to environmental benefits that can lead to healthier, quieter, cleaner, and safer streets. Unfortunately, in 2019 there were 6,205 pedestrians killed and 76,000 injured in traffic crashes. On average, a pedestrian was killed every 85 minutes and injured every 7 minutes in 2019." To help combat this NHTSA has created a series of Pedestrian Safety materials for your use. Please use these materials to increase awareness about how we can combat pedestrian crashes in our communities. |
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New WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines aim to save millions of lives from air pollution |
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According to a World Health Organization release, "New WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines (AQGs) provide clear evidence of the damage air pollution inflicts on human health, at even lower concentrations than previously understood. The guidelines recommend new air quality levels to protect the health of populations, by reducing levels of key air pollutants, some of which also contribute to climate change.
Air pollution is one of the biggest environmental threats to human health, alongside climate change. Improving air quality can enhance climate change mitigation efforts, while reducing emissions will in turn improve air quality. By striving to achieve these guideline levels, countries will be both protecting health as well as mitigating global climate change.
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Are Robots Coming to a Sidewalk Near You? |
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As published in Next City, "Referred to as sidewalk robots, 'personal delivery devices' are electrically powered devices designed to deliver cargo locally. They’re equipped with automated driving technologies that allow them to operate with or without the remote support or supervision of a human. Twenty one states have passed laws legalizing the use of at least some of these delivery robots on sidewalks. They’re generally allowed to run on sidewalks, crosswalks, and on shoulders; some type of human oversight is usually required; and they’re often required to yield the right of way to pedestrians." |
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Wilmington Area Planning Council
(WILMAPCO)
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The Wilmington Area Planning Council (WILMAPCO) is the regional transportation planning agency for New Castle County, Delaware and Cecil County, Maryland. As a federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), WILMAPCO is charged with planning and coordinating transportation investments for the region based on federal policy, local input, technical analysis, and best practices. |
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You are invited to participate in the transportation planning process, regardless of your race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency), religion, creed, gender, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran’s status, or background. To request special accommodations, or if you need this information in another language, please contact WILMAPCO at (302) 737-6205 or dvoss@wilmapco.org.
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