Transportation news and events from the
Wilmington Area Planning Council (WILMAPCO)
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Review the Draft Southbridge Transportation Action |
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The Southbridge Transportation Action Plan is a community driven plan that focuses on reducing traffic speeds and truck traffic, improving conditions for people biking and walking, and enhancing bus connectivity in Southbridge. The Draft Southbridge Transportation Action Plan is available for public comment through August 6, 2023. View the plan at http://www.wilmapco.org/southbridge.
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The Draft Safe Streets for All in New Castle County Report will be available for review and comment from August 1-31, 2023 |
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Safe Streets for All in New Castle County is a cooperative effort to eliminate roadway deaths and serious injuries in our communities. WILMAPCO, local governments, state agencies, and community stakeholders have developed this action plan to identify how we can collectively achieve zero fatalities.The Draft Safe Streets for All in New Castle County Report will be available for the public to review and submit comments from August 1-31, 2023. View the plan at http://www.wilmapco.org/safestreets.
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Wilmington and Newport will soon gain a walkable/bikeable connection |
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As reported by Delaware Public Media, "A walkable/bikeable connection between Wilmington and Newport is coming thanks to $23 million from a federal Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity grant."
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Claymont and Route 9 corridor in New Castle County to receive money for new and renovated parks |
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As reported by Delaware Public Media, "The Claymont Coalition for Environmental Justice is getting $1.5 million to remediate and restore a brownfield at the old Claymont Steel facility - turning it into what will be known as Riverfront Park."
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Governor Carney Signs Package of Roadway Safety Legislation |
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As reported by the State of Delaware, "Governor John Carney joined the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS), members of the General Assembly, and advocates to sign a package of legislation designed to improve safety on Delaware’s roadways."
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DRBA details millions going to bridge, airport infrastructure |
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As reported by the DelawareLive, "Stephen Williams, deputy executive director of Delaware River Bay Authority, told an audience of about 200 that the Authority is focusing on the importance of replacing aging infrastructure and investing in the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Some of the authority’s priorities with old infrastructure, he said, include bridges, I-295, ferry vessels and airports."
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New Operator at Port of Wilmington Finalized |
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According to the State of Delaware, "The Diamond State Port Corporation is announced that Enstructure, LLC, has obtained its final approval to become the new operator at the Port of Wilmington."
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USDOT awards $2.2 billion in RAISE grants |
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As reported by Mass Transit, "The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) awarded $2.2 billion in grants through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program. The grants are awarded to 162 road, rail, transit and port projects that support national infrastructure objectives."
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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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