Amendement 15 to the 2024 - 2033 MTIP
The 2024-2033 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP) identifies state and federally funded transportation investments within the New Bern Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Area.
Amendment 15 adds a new project at the MPO level to add sidewalk along Glenburnie Ave from College Court to Greenway Parkway.
This Amendment will enable transportation projects to continue to move through the planning, design, right-of-way, and construction phases. Public comments will be received through May 20, 2025.
For more information and to submit comments, you can email trebil.deanna@newbernnc.gov, call 252-639-7592 or send comments to New Bern Area MPO, 303 First Street, New Bern, NC 28560.
FY26 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Draft
Each year the New Bern Area MPO produces a Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) to outline expenditures necessary to carry out planning activities by the MPO and its member agencies during the upcoming fiscal year. NCDOT requires the UPWP be adopted and submitted by March 28, 2025 for the coming fiscal year.
The draft FY 2026 UPWP is similar to the current year’s budget and is created to further the operational objectives identified by the Technical Coordinating Committee and Transportation Advisory Committee. The work program accounts for all direct operating expenses to include personnel, training, corridor studies, and more.
Comments will be received until January 16, 2025. For more information and to submit comments, you can email trebil.deanna@newbernnc.gov, call 252-639-7592 or send comments to New Bern Area MPO, 303 First Street, New Bern, NC 28560.
Amendment 14 to the 2024-2033 MTIP Public Notice
The 2024-2033 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP) identifies state and federally funded transportation investments within the New Bern Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Area.
Amendment 14 adds new projects at the statewide level for the administrative oversight for integrated mobility division, to develop carbon reduction strategy and emissions tool, to improve isolated closed-loop system signals, funding for scholarships and internships. It also modifies funding at the statewide level for various federal grants for administrative, operations, and capital funding for Section 5310, Section 5311, and Section 5339.
This Amendment will enable transportation projects to continue to move through the planning, design, right-of-way, and construction phases. Public comments will be received through January 15, 2025.
For more information and to submit comments, you can email trebil.deanna@newbernnc.gov, call 252-639-7592 or send comments to New Bern Area MPO, 303 First Street, New Bern, NC 28560.
Amendment 13 to the 2024-2033 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program
The 2024-2033 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP) identifies state and federally funded transportation investments within the New Bern Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Area.
Amendment 13 includes adding funding to the Federal Lands Transportation Program and the Emergency Relief for federally owned roads for road and bridge improvements that will be constructed on federally owned facilities.
This Amendment will enable transportation projects to continue to move through the planning, design, right-of-way, and construction phases. Public comments will be received through January 1, 2025.
For more information and to submit comments, you can email trebil.deanna@newbernnc.gov, call 252-639-7592 or send comments to New Bern Area MPO, 303 First Street, New Bern, NC 28560.
Amendment 12 to the 2024-2033 MTIP - Public Notice
Amendment 12 to the 2024-2033 MTIP - Public Notice
The 2024-2033 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP) identifies state and federally funded transportation investments within the New Bern Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Area.
Amendment 12 modifies funding for the statewide system safety oversight grant for NCDOT Rail Division.
This Amendment will enable transportation projects to continue to move through the planning, design, right-of-way, and construction phases. Public comments will be received through November 20, 2024.
For more information and to submit comments, you can email trebil.deanna@newbernnc.gov, call 252-639-7592 or send comments to New Bern Area MPO, 303 First Street, New Bern, NC 28560.
Amendment 11 to the 2024-2033 MTIP Public Notice
The 2024-2033 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP) identifies state and federally funded transportation investments within the New Bern Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Area.
Amendment 11 includes replacing guardrail end units throughout various primary routes in Division 2.
This Amendment will enable transportation projects to continue to move through the planning, design, right-of-way, and construction phases. Public comments will be received through October 4, 2024.
For more information and to submit comments, you can email trebil.deanna@newbernnc.gov, call 252-639-7592 or send comments to New Bern Area MPO, 303 First Street, New Bern, NC 28560.
Amendment 10 to the 2024-2033 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program
The 2024-2033 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP) identifies state and federally funded transportation investments within the New Bern Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Area.
Amendment 10 includes adding and deleting various statewide bridge inspection, structure inventory and appraisal, and analysis. It also includes adding operational funding for Queen City Express, intermodal rail service between Wilmington and Charlotte, as well as an increase in operational funding for CARTS.
This Amendment will enable transportation projects to continue to move through the planning, design, right-of-way, and construction phases. Public comments will be received through October 3, 2024.
For more information and to submit comments, you can email trebil.deanna@newbernnc.gov, call 252-639-7592 or send comments to New Bern Area MPO, 303 First Street, New Bern, NC 28560.
Amendment 9 to the 2024-2033 MTIP - Public Notice
The 2024-2033 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP) identifies state and federally funded transportation investments within the New Bern Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Area.
Amendment 9 includes adding various statewide training, education and workforce development initiatives and adds a project break to an existing safety project to replace guardrail end units within Division 2.
This Amendment will enable transportation projects to continue to move through the planning, design, right-of-way, and construction phases. Public comments will be received through August 7, 2024.
For more information and to submit comments, you can email trebil.deanna@newbernnc.gov, call 252-639-7592 or send comments to New Bern Area MPO, 303 First Street, New Bern, NC 28560.
Amendment 8 to the 2024-2033 MTIP - Public Notice
Amendment 8 to the 2024-2033 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program
The 2024-2033 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP) identifies state and federally funded transportation investments within the New Bern Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Area.
Amendment 8 includes adding a project break to an existing multi-county rumble strip project and adjusting the project schedule for the NC 43 Connector to allow for additional time for right-of-way acquisition and utility relocation from FY 25 to FY 26.
This Amendment will enable transportation projects to continue to move through the planning, design, right-of-way, and construction phases. Public comments will be received through June 20, 2024.
For more information and to submit comments, you can email trebil.deanna@newbernnc.gov, call 252-639-7592 or send comments to New Bern Area MPO, 303 First Street, New Bern, NC 28560.
Amendment 6 to the 2024-2033 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program
The 2024-2033 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP) identifies state and federally funded transportation investments within the New Bern Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Area.
Amendment 6 includes adding statewide resilience program reporting, management, and support; various federal tribal transportation program funding for bridges and roads; and modifying funding for Craven Area Rural Transportation System. It also includes modifying existing projects by adding right of way, utility and accelerating construction for ADA improvements within Division 2.
This Amendment will enable transportation projects to continue to move through the planning, design, right-of-way, and construction phases. Public comments will be received through March 21, 2024.
For more information and to submit comments, you can email trebil.deanna@newbernnc.gov, call 252-639-7592 or send comments to New Bern Area MPO, 303 First Street, New Bern, NC 28560.
FY25 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Draft
Each year the New Bern Area MPO produces a Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) to outline expenditures necessary to carry out planning activities by the MPO and its member agencies during the upcoming fiscal year. NCDOT requires the UPWP be adopted and submitted by March 29, 2024 for the coming fiscal year.
The draft FY 2025 UPWP is similar to the current year’s budget and is created to further the operational objectives identified by the Technical Coordinating Committee and Transportation Advisory Committee. The work program accounts for all direct operating expenses to include corridor studies, updating the Metropolitan Transportation Plan, and more.
For more information and to submit comments, you can email trebil.deanna@newbernnc.gov, call 252-639-7592 or send comments to New Bern Area MPO, 303 First Street, New Bern, NC 28560.
P7.0 Local Input Methodology - Draft
The Strategic Transportation Investments (STI) law (GS – 136 – 189.10 and .11), enacted in 2013, directs the NCDOT to select and fund major capital improvement projects using a data-driven prioritization process in combination with local input. NCDOT provided guidance for each MPO, RPO, and Division to develop and implement a local input point methodology that maintains criteria transparency, material availability, and process documentation while maximizing the opportunity for public review and input. This Local Input Methodology must use a minimum of two criteria. One criterion must be a qualitative criterion and one criterion may either be a qualitative or quantitative criterion. The MPO is seeking public comment on the draft P7.0 Local Input Methodology until February 1, 2024. You may submit comments via email to trebil.deanna@newbernnc.gov or call the office at (252) 639-7592.
Amendment 1 to FY 24 UPWP
The Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) guides MPO planning activities for the fiscal year and identifies a program of work for reimbursement through annual planning grants received from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transportation Administration (FTA). From time to time, amendments are required to add or remove funding and/or shift resources between work task codes. FY24 UPWP Amendment 1 is needed to reallocate funding to two new tasks to begin work on the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) and to evaluate whether microtransit service is a feasible delivery option for CARTS. No increase in funding is being requested.
For more information and to submit comments, you can email trebil.deanna@newbernnc.gov, call 252-639-7592 or send comments to New Bern Area MPO, 303 First Street, New Bern, NC 28560.
Amendment 4 to the 2024-2033 MTIP
Amendments to the 2024-2033 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program
The 2024-2033 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP) identifies state and federally funded transportation investments within the New Bern Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Area.
Amendment 4 includes Statewide projects for lidar data collection and resilience program reporting, management, and support. It also includes MPO STIP addition of funding for ADA work at intersections and modifying the STIP to add pedestrian signals at Fort Totten and NC 55 intersection.
This Amendment will enable transportation projects to continue to move through the planning, design, right-of-way, and construction phases. Public comment will be received through January 18, 2024.
For more information and to submit comments, you can email trebil.deanna@newbernnc.gov, call 252-639-7592 or send comments to New Bern Area MPO, 303 First Street, New Bern, NC 28560.
Amendment 3 to 2024-2033 MTIP - Public Notice
The 2024-2033 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP) identifies state and federally funded transportation investments within the New Bern Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Area.
Amendment 3 includes the a Statewide project for various vegetation management activities. This project is being added at the request of NCDOT Roadside Environmental.
This Amendment will enable transportation projects to continue to move through the planning, design, right-of-way, and construction phases. Public comment will be received through November 7, 2023.
For more information and to submit comments, you can email trebil.deanna@newbernnc.gov, call 252-639-7592 or send comments to New Bern Area MPO, 303 First Street, New Bern, NC 28560.
Seeking Public Comment on Public Involvement Plan and Title VI Plan Updates
2023-2026 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PLAN
Public participation in the regional transportation planning process for the NBAMPO is guided by a Public Involvement Plan (PIP) in accordance with federal law. The updated plan outlines recommended methods to engage the public during the transportation planning and decision-making process and informs members of the public how they can be involved. The MPO is responsible for conducting a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive transportation planning process for all members within the NBAMPO area. Public comment will be received through November 7, 2023.
TITLE VI PLAN UPDATE
The NBAMPO also intends to adopt an updated Title VI Plan. The plan can be viewed here. The public comment period for the proposed Title VI Plan Update began September 29, 2023, and runs through November 7, 2023. Comments on the proposed Title VI Plan will be considered for incorporation into the final document. The Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) will consider adoption of the updated Title VI Program at their November 16, 2023 meeting.
MORE INFORMATION AND COMMENTS
For more information and to submit comments, you can email trebil.deanna@newbernnc.gov, call 252-639-7592 or send comments to New Bern Area MPO, 303 First Street, New Bern, NC 28560.
Amendment 2 to 2024-2033 MTIP - Public Notice
The 2024-2033 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP) identifies state and federally funded transportation investments within the New Bern Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Area.
Amendment 2 has several Statewide projects that are being modified by including additional funding for facility construction at the request of Integrated Mobility Division. Within the MPO area, a project break is being added to HS-2002 for the pedestrian improvements that are being added to Neuse Blvd/Fort Trotten intersection and additional funding for the NC 43 Connector project.
This Amendment will enable transportation projects to continue to move through the planning, design, right-of-way, and construction phases. Public comment will be received through November 7, 2023.
For more information and to submit comments, you can email trebil.deanna@newbernnc.gov, call 252-639-7592 or send comments to New Bern Area MPO, 303 First Street, New Bern, NC 28560.
Amendment 1 to 2024-2033 MTIP - Public Notice
The 2024-2033 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP) identifies state and federally funded transportation investments within the New Bern Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Area.
Amendment 1 has several Statewide projects that are either being added or modified to include the municipal bridge inspection program, vulnerable road user program, signal retiming and signal operations to improve safety, safety management program, highway system data collection, school traffic analysis, traffic operations activities, creating an advanced right of way acquisition account, and system safety oversight grant for NCDOT Rail Division. Within the MPO area, CARTS is requesting adding funding for vehicle replacement, mobility management, ADA/paratransit, and operations.
This Amendment will enable transportation projects to continue to move through the planning, design, right-of-way, and construction phases. Public comment will be received through November 7, 2023.
For more information and to submit comments, you can email trebil.deanna@newbernnc.gov, call 252-639-7592 or send comments to New Bern Area MPO, 303 First Street, New Bern, NC 28560.
Public Notice - TAC Meeting Rescheduled & TCC Meeting Cancelled
The New Bern Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (NBAMPO) Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) has rescheduled their September 28, 2023 meeting to Friday, September 15, 2023 at 10:30AM in the Development Services Conference Room at 303 First Street, New Bern, NC 28560. Additionally, the Technical Coordinating Meeting scheduled for September 14, 2023 has been canceled.
For more information regarding the meeting listed above, please contact NBAMPO at (252) 639-7592. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the NBAMPO no later than 48-hours in advance of the meeting.
NCDOT Seeking Public Comment on 2025-2029 Statewide Locally Coordinated Plan
NCDOT is seeking public input on its draft plan to improve transportation access for seniors and individuals with disabilities in small urban and rural areas.
NCDOT will host three virtual workshops in September to educate the public and receive input about the draft Statewide Locally Coordinated Plan (LCP), which outlines transportation improvements from 2025-2029. People can also provide feedback through a public survey, which will remain open until Sept. 28.
“Our goal is to improve mobility options for older adults and people with disabilities,” said Hart Evans, the statewide planning and programming manager of NCDOT’s Integrated Mobility Division, which oversees bicycle, pedestrian and public transportation. “The public’s feedback will help us develop strategies that give people in need better access to reliable public transportation around the state.”
During the virtual workshops, people can receive information on the plan, interact with NCDOT’s project staff and provide comments. Click on the meeting links below to be taken to the Zoom link to register for the workshops:
After registering, people will receive an email directing them how to join the virtual workshop.
A virtual room is also available for people to access information about the plan at any time and includes a link to the survey. The virtual room will remain open for the duration of the plan and will be updated as more materials become available.
The plan was created by the NCDOT, planning organizations and transportation providers. It identifies opportunities to expand mobility options to seniors and individuals with disabilities, particularly in small urban and rural communities.
Funds for the plan and resulting projects come from federal Section 5310 grants – Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program and the state Rural Operating Assistance Program. Once the plan is complete, planning organizations and transit agencies will apply to NCDOT for project funding.
Follow Integrated Mobility on Twitter @NCDOT_IMD.