Metropolitan Planning Organization Boundary Expansion
Craven County
Summary
The county approved expanding the MPO boundary to include all of Craven County, making the county the lead planning agency and renaming it the Craven County MPO. This change aims to streamline transportation planning and local cost shares across municipalities starting July 1, 2026.
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Last discussed Apr 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Local cost shares will be reallocated across municipalities based on population, with Craven County's local share totaling $23,193 for FY 2027.
County residents and municipalities seeking a centralized point of contact for transportation planning and road inquiries.
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New Bern Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transitions to Craven County
New Bern Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transitions to Craven County Craven County (.gov)
Board of Commissioners - Apr 6, 2026
The county approved expanding the MPO boundary to include all of Craven County, making the county the lead planning agency and renaming it the Craven County MPO. This change aims to streamline transportation planning and local cost shares across municipalities starting July 1, 2026.
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