WILMINGTON — The Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization board has
approved the allocation of $5.43 million in WMPO Direct Attributable funds for four transportation projects through the FY2029-2030 Locally Administered Projects Program Special Call for Projects.
The WMPO received seven applications from six member jurisdictions, with requests totaling $12.12 million. Based on available funds and scoring results, the board approved the following projects and allocations:
- S. Lake Park Boulevard Sidewalk Grant – $921,600
- New Centre Drive Sidewalks and Pedestrian Signals – $1.696 million
- Medical Center Drive Sidewalk and Roadway Improvements – $1.84 million
- South Navassa Road Multi-Use Path – $973,600
The four projects total $6.793 million, including $1.36 million in local matches. WMPO Direct Attributable funds will support each project through approved funding phases.
LAPP is a program that distributes federal transportation funds to locally sponsored projects. Applications are evaluated using WMPO Board-approved criteria aligned with the region’s 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan goals, emphasizing safety, fairness, connectivity, resiliency, and proactive planning.
The FY2029-2030 Special Call for Projects builds on the LAPP process adopted by the WMPO Board in June. The original funding cycle allocated funds through FY2028, prompting this special call to identify
projects for FY2029-2030.
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