Transportation news and events from the
Wilmington Area Planning Council (WILMAPCO).
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WILMAPCO offices will be closed on May 29th for Memorial Day. |
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WILMAPCO's 2050 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Update is approved |
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to get around in New Castle County, Delaware or Cecil County, Maryland in the next twenty years? How congested will it be? Will you be able to walk or bike safely, and use public transportation? What types of transportation improvements should be the priority? These are the types of questions that are at the heart of the 2050 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) 2023 Update, which was approved by WILMAPCO’s Council on March 12, 2023.
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You are invited to a North Claymont Area Master Plan / Governor Printz Blvd Corridor Study Public Open House |
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Join us for a Public Open House on May 4, between 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Claymont Library, 400 Lenape Way, Claymont, DE
Drop by anytime between 4:30-6:30 p.m. to:
- Learn about transportation projects in the area
- Learn about possible future land use
- Review and provide feedback on the Draft 2023 North Claymont Area Master Plan and Governor Printz Blvd Corridor Study Monitoring Report
- Provide your feedback to the planning team
The North Claymont Master Plan was adopted by WILMAPCO’s Council in 2017, and includes recommendations for transportation improvements, land use, and community enhancement strategies for the area. The Governor Printz Corridor Study was adopted in 2021 and recommends transportation improvements. The Monitoring Report is a summary of transportation and land use conditions and changes within the study areas, developed by the project partners in support of and coordination with community stakeholders.
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Join us for a Public Workshop to discuss transportation and land use on the Concord Pike Corridor |
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YYou are invited to attend the Concord Pike Monitoring Committee Public Workshop that will be held Wednesday, May 3, 2023 between 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Siegel Jewish Community Center (101 Garden of Eden Road in Wilmington, DE). WILMAPCO, DelDOT, DTC, and New Castle County Department of Land Use developed the 2020 Master Plan for the Concord Pike (US 202) corridor, encompassing the area between the City of Wilmington and the Pennsylvania state line. In 2021, the Concord Pike Monitoring Committee (CPMC) was formed, with the purpose to help guide and fulfill the recommendations of the Concord Pike Master Plan
During this workshop we will:
· Learn about transportation projects that are planned in the area;
· Learn about future land use strategies in the area;
· Review and provide feedback on the Draft 2022 Monitoring Report, and;
· Engage with and provide feedback to the project team.
The Annual Monitoring Report is a summary of transportation and land use conditions and changes along the Concord Pike corridor, developed by the project partners in support of and coordination with the CPMC and is online at Draft 2022 Concord Pike Monitoring Report.
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The Maryland Department of Transportation Kicks Off New Long-Range Transportation Plan and Maryland Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan Update |
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MDOT is kicking off the new Maryland Transportation Plan (MTP), Maryland’s long-range transportation plan, that will guide the state's vision and corresponding policy and investment priorities for the next 20 years. The pubic is invited to take the public survey available on the project website.
MDOT is also updating the statewide Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP), The BPMP will produce a concise, data-driven bicycle, pedestrian, and micromobility master plan to update policies and provide recommendations to improve safety. All are encouraged to take the public survey available on the project website.
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Registration is open for the Summer 2023 Delmarva Freight Summit |
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Mark your calendar and register today for the Summer 2023 edition of the Delmarva Freight Summit on Wednesday, June 7th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Embassy Suites Hotel, 654 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19713. This year's summit is focused Resilience & Competitiveness for Delaware’s Freight-Intensive Sectors. A networking lunch will be served at noon after the formal program. All public and private sector representatives with an interest in freight and goods movement or economic development are encouraged to attend. To register please visit the WILMAPCO freight page at http://www.wilmapco.org/goodsmovement/
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You are invited to the Newport River Trail Open House |
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New Castle County would like to share design plans for the
Newport River Trail project. The trail will begin at South James St., extend along Water St., and connect to the Jack A. Markell Trail. The Open House will be held Monday, May 8, 2023, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Minquas Fire Company 21 N. James St., Newport
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Share your thoughts at the Odessa Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Final Public Workshop |
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DelDOT invites you to the final public workshop for the Odessa Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, from 5:30-7:00 p.m., at Appoquinimink Training Center
Board Room, 118 N. 6th Street, Odessa, DE.
At the workshop, DelDOT will present a summary of the results of the public survey conducted in January, and a review of the draft plan recommendations. Members of the public will have the opportunity to provide written comments. Additionally, the full draft plan will be available online for review prior to being finalized.
Questions? Please contact Cooper Bowers, DelDOT Project Manager, at cooper.bowers@delaware.gov
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OpEd: Making Delaware Roads Safer |
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From the WDEL website, "The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in safety projects each year across the state. The Delaware State Police and law enforcement throughout the state are increasing enforcement and the Office of Highway Safety is expanding education and outreach efforts."
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Newark, DelDOT finalize list of $59 million in TID road construction projects |
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As reported in the Newark Post, "The City of Newark and the Delaware Department of Transportation have finalized a Transportation Improvement District that will fund $59 million worth of road projects in the city over the next two decades.
With a TID, transportation needs are studied holistically, and all developers will be required to pay their share based on the size and type of their project."
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Maryland, Delaware, Virginia to explore expanding MARC services |
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As reported in Mass Transit Magazine, "The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) signed framework agreements with Delaware Transit Corp. and the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority in a first step toward expanding MARC train service and enhancing the region’s transportation network.
The agreements outline actions to advance discussions and explore opportunities for pilot service to link Newark, Delaware and Alexandria, Virginia, with MARC rail service."
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Maryland transportation funding opportunities |
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Active Transportation projects also may be eligible for federal programs administered by the MDOT State Highway Administration. Applications for these programs will be accepted from April 14 to May 15, 2023. For details, visit:
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Proposed bike trail would connect Newark to Newport and Wilmington |
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As published in the Newark Post, "Planning is under way for a network of walking and biking trails that will one day connect Newark to Newport and Wilmington. The project is part of the county's broader Connecting Communities initiative, which aims to build a network of 11 trails around the county, including another proposed trail that would connect Iron Hill Park to Glasgow Park."
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USDOT Announces Effort to Accelerate Surface Transportation Project Delivery under Inflation Reduction Act |
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As reported on the FHWA website, "As part of an ongoing effort to help deliver surface transportation projects faster, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced a Request for Information (RFI) seeking public input on environmental review processes that can be improved under the Inflation Reduction Act. FHWA will consider ideas and recommendations from public and private stakeholders on how to reduce project delays through the development of more efficient and effective environmental reviews."
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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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