As the extension of our 44 municipal and county governments, the CFCOG provides a comprehensive menu of Local Government Services customized to the unique communities we serve. We are the leading proponent of sustainable land use planning concepts to promote lifetime communities for our citizens to work, play and raise families. Our staff of tenured planning and administrative professionals have vast experience in local government and are ready to assist you with:

• G.I.S and Information Services
• CAMA Grants and Land Use Planning
• Emergency Response and Hazard Mitigation Planning
• NC Demographer Data Center Affiliate
• Planning and Consulting Assistance
• Ordinance and Policy Drafting
• Professional Facilitation/Governing Board Retreats
• Employee and Board Training
• Personnel and Salary Studies
• Housing and Community Development (HUD)
• Environmental Planning
• Strategic Planning for Sustainable Communities and Livability

The Cape Fear Area Rural Planning Organization (RPO) is one of twenty multi-county rural transportation planning organizations established by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). The Cape Fear Area RPO covers Brunswick, Columbus and Pender Counties and serves as the intergovernmental organization for local elected officials, the North Carolina Department of Transportation and residents of the region to work cooperatively to address transportation issues.

COMMITTEES

Rural Transportation Advisory Committee
The Rural Transportation Advisory Committee (RTAC) is the RPO's advisory board. It is made up of elected officials from Brunswick, Columbus and Pender Counties.

RTAC members, meeting agendas and minutes (coming soon)

Rural Transportation Coordinating Committee
The Rural Transportation Coordinating Committee (RTCC) provides guidance to the RTAC and consists of staff from member local governments, NCDOT, the Wilmington Urban Area MPO, the Port of Wilmington and county transit operators.

RTCC members, meeting agendas and minutes (coming soon)

OVERALL GOALS OF THE RPO

The overall goals of the RPO are to:

• Develop long-range local and regional multi-modal transportation plans in cooperation with the area MPO and the North Carolina Department of Transportation
• Provide a forum for public participation in the rural transportation planning process
• Develop and prioritize suggestions for transportation projects, which the RPO believes should be included in the State Transportation Improvement Program
• Provide transportation-related information to local governments and other interested organizations and persons
• Conduct transportation related studies and surveys for local governments and other interested entities/organizations

PLANNING WORK PROGRAM

Emphasis during the FY 2011-2012 work years (which began on  July 1, 2011) is on the following:

• Exploring with the Division of Public Transportation opportunities for coordination of the county transit systems
• Assuring adequate local government involvement in the transportation planning process both through the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and individual projects
• Continuing efforts to address congestion management issues in the region

RELATED LINKS

NC Department of Transportation resources

• North Carolina Department of Transportation
• NCDOT Division 3
• NCDOT Division 6
• NCDOT Bike & Pedestrian Division
• NCDOT Public Transportation Division
• NCDOT Transportation Planning Branch

Staff Contact:

Don Eggert, Director
(910) 395-4553, x 203
deggert@capefearcog.org

Jake Vares, GIS Technician
910-395-4553 x 223
jvares@capefearcog.org