Transportation Plans

Cape Fear RPO Transportation Plans

The goal of long-range transportation planning is to identify a community's future transportation needs and to propose solutions to serve those needs.

Comprehensive Transportation Plans (CTPs) are developed jointly among NCDOT's Transportation Planning Branch, the Cape Fear RPO, and local stakeholders. CTP recommendations typically form the basis for transportation projects that compete for funding through NCDOT's prioritization process.

Bicycle and pedestrian plans are typically developed by local governments, often with NCDOT funding and often with the assistance of a consultant and/or the Cape Fear RPO. Recommendations may be implemented by NCDOT, by the locality, or through the development approval process.

Brunswick County Columbus County Pender County Regional Statewide

Brunswick County

Brunswick County CTP

The Brunswick County Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) is a long-range plan which identifies major transportation improvement needs and develops long term solutions for the next 25-30 years. The CTP study involves both government officials and the public to determine the area's future transportation needs based on the best information available including, but not limited to, population, economic conditions, traffic trends and patterns of land development in the county.

NC 211 East Coast Greenway Feasibility Study

The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility of bicycle and pedestrian facilities along the NC 211 corridor (Southport-Supply Road) and to develop an implementation plan that fits the overall vision of incorporating alternative modes of transportation in southeastern North Carolina. This study also considers the overarching goal of connecting the East Coast Greenway (ECG) through coastal North Carolina.

Boiling Spring Lakes Pedestrian Plan

The purpose of this plan is to evaluate the existing pedestrian conditions within the City of Boiling Spring Lakes and recommend programmatic and infrastructure projects to improve safety, connectivity, and well-being.

Oak Island Bicycle Transportation Plan

The purpose of this plan is to outline current bicycling conditions, a future bicycle network plan, program and policy recommendations, and an implementation strategy to achieve the Town of Oak Island's vision of a safe and effective system of bicycle facilities.

Southport Pedestrian Transportation Plan

This purpose of this plan is to produce a set of recommendations for policy changes, education opportunities, pedestrian facilities, and priority projects intended to increase walkability in the City of Southport.

Columbus County

Columbus County CTP

The Columbus County Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) is a joint effort between Columbus County, its municipalities, the Cape Fear RPO, and the NCDOT Transportation Planning Branch. It is currently under study, and more information will be posted as it becomes available.

Tabor City CTP

The Tabor City Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) is a long-range multi-modal transportation plan that covers transportation needs through 2040 for the Town of Tabor City and adjacent areas within Columbus County.

Whiteville Pedestrian Plan

The purpose of this plan is to guide the future development and enhancement of pedestrian facilities within the City of Whiteville and seeks to meet the City's needs and desires for pleasant, enjoyable, and safe places to walk while reflecting the regional collaboration between the City, NCDOT, Columbus County, the Cape Fear COG, and other local and regional partners.

Pender County

Pender County CTP

The Pender County Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) is a long-range plan, which identifies major transportation improvement needs and develops long term solutions for the next 25-30 years. It is currently under study, and more information will be posted as it becomes available.

The previously adopted version of this plan can be found here.

Topsail Area CTP

The Topsail Area Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) includes the Town of Surf City, the Town of North Topsail Beach, the Town of Topsail Beach, and the Town of Holly Ridge. This is a long-range multi-modal transportation plan that covers transportation needs through 2030.

NC 210 East Coast Greenway Feasibility Study

The NC 210 East Coast Greenway (ECG) Feasibility Study assess existing conditions, evaluates potential routes for opportunities and constraints, develops detailed cost estimates, and provides strategies for implementation.

Burgaw Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan

The purpose of this plan is to assist the Town of Burgaw with prioritizing pedestrian and bicycle improvements, recommend development ordinance amendments to ensure a cohesive transportation network, and outline implementation tools and funding methods.

Surf City Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan

The purpose of this plan is to strengthen interconnectivity of existing and planned bikeways, greenways, and walking paths to promote wellness and healthy lifestyles, increased physical activity and livability among residents and visitors in the Town of Surf City.

Topsail Beach Walks and Bikes Plan

The purpose of this plan is to enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety and assess the need for new bicycle and pedestrian facilities throughout the Town of Topsail Beach.

Regional

Cape Fear Regional Bicycle Plan

The purpose of this plan is to identify opportunities and constraints for bicycling, and establish recommendations for improvement throughout the study area, which covers Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, and Pender Counties, as well as parts of Bladen, Onslow, and Sampson Counties.

Plan Vision: "Bicycling is a safe and accessibility form of transportation and recreation for residents and visitors in the Cape Fear Region. Key destinations are served by well-connected bikeways, increasing tourism and promoting economic development. Bicycling, as a means of recreation and transportation, enhances the health and well-being of people and communities throughout the region."

Statewide

Note: These plans were not necessarily adopted by the Cape Fear RPO, but they are significant elements of the statewide transportation planning context in which the RPO operates. The Cape Fear RPO intends, whenever practical, to ensure that its local and regional planning efforts are in harmony with the larger statewide planning activities occurring throughout North Carolina.

Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) | A 10-year State and Federal-mandated plan that identifies the construction funding for and scheduling of transportation projects throughout the state. For more information about how the Cape Fear RPO participates in this process, visit our Project Prioritization page.

NC Moves 2050 Plan | A strategic transportation plan connecting communities across North Carolina, NC Moves 2050 is focused on creating a more responsive, diverse and inclusive transportation system for keeping people and freight moving safely and efficiently.

Statewide Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan (WalkBikeNC) | The purpose of this plan is to provide a framework for improving bicycle and pedestrian transportation as a means to enhance mobility, safety, personal health, the economy, and the environment.

Great Trails State Plan | This plan draws upon existing plans and new recommendations to identify a network of shared-use paths and trails that connect every county in North Carolina, with a focus on connections between population centers and North Carolina State Parks.

Statewide Multimodal Freight Plan | The purpose of this plan is to set goals and strategies to improve economic competitiveness, increase jobs and enhance quality of life. The plan was updated in 2023 to provide recommendations and strategies intended to assist the state in meeting existing needs and future challenges.

Comprehensive State Rail Plan | The purpose of this plan is to identify a program of short and long-term strategic freight, passenger and rail safety investments for the next 30 years that support safe and reliable rail transportation and spur economic development statewide.

Advanced Transportation Mobility Strategic Plan | This plan aims to leverage the work of NCDOT's Aviation, Integrated Mobility and Rail divisions to create a multimodal transportation system that improves the movement of people and freight.