Who We Are

We are the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for New Castle County, DE and Cecil County, MD.

We are responsible for planning, financing, and coordinating the development of the best transportation system (think railways, highways, biking and walking paths) for the region.

Wilmington Area Planning Council

WELCOME TO WILMAPCO

We develop plans, projects, priorities, and policies with communities and stakeholders

We track project financing and measure system performance

We analyze transportation’s impact on land, air, climate, economy, and more

What We Do

Your voice matters! Help shape local and regional transportation plans

Share your thoughts on planned projects or suggest new ideas

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What's New?

RFP – Facilitating Developer Contributions for Local Transportation Projects: An Action Plan for Cecil County and the Town of Elkton. For more details click here. Proposals are due on November 3, 2025. You’re invited! Southbridge Truck Bypass Study Public Open House – October 28, 2025, at the Neighborhood House (1218 B Street, Wilmington). For more information, click here. WILMAPCO’s Draft 2025 Mobility Opportunities Plan (MOP) is available for public comment through October 27, 2025. The MOP identifies key transportation barriers in the region and strategies to improve mobility and increase economic opportunity. To review the document, click here. RFP – Facilitating Developer Contributions for Local Transportation Projects: An Action Plan for Cecil County and the Town of Elkton. For more details click here. Proposals are due on November 3, 2025. You’re invited! Southbridge Truck Bypass Study Public Open House – October 28, 2025, at the Neighborhood House (1218 B Street, Wilmington). For more information, click here. WILMAPCO’s Draft 2025 Mobility Opportunities Plan (MOP) is available for public comment through October 27, 2025. The MOP identifies key transportation barriers in the region and strategies to improve mobility and increase economic opportunity. To review the document, click here.

WILMAPCO Meetings

WILMAPCO’s meetings are being held via web conference, conference call and in-person. You are welcome to join WILMAPCO meetings. To receive meeting attendance information, please email Elizabeth Espinal at espinal@wilmapco.org.

Current Month

October 2025

16oct10:00 amTechnical Advisory CommitteeMeeting in person only at Lums Pond, Picnic Pavillion 4. To be followed by the TAC Picnic. RSVP to 302-737-6205.10:00 am