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Oak Island adopts 2026 Bicycle Plan after community survey and DOT review
Summary
Council adopted an updated 2026 Bicycle Plan that maps a prioritized network of linear and spot bicycle projects, incorporates more than 500 community survey responses, and provides cost estimates and funding-source guidance. Staff will pursue CTP inclusion and grant opportunities next.
The Oak Island Town Council adopted an updated Bicycle Plan on May 12 after a process that included a community survey receiving more than 500 responses, multiple steering-committee meetings and NC DOT review.
Consultants and staff described a bicycle-network vision to improve safety, connectivity and access to local destinations. The plan presents linear projects (shared-use paths, protected or painted bike lanes, bicycle boulevards) and spot projects (bike boxes, bike racks, informational/warning signage and improved crosswalks). Two projects scored highest in the plan's prioritization matrix; the majority of proposed projects clustered at high scores. Cost estimates were developed using DOT's tool; DOT guidance recommends conservative multipliers for preliminary budgeting.
Staff recommended next steps: submit project priorities for inclusion in the Brunswick County CTP, consider forming or assigning an active-transportation advisory committee, pursue grants and monitor DOT/RPO project prioritization to align town proposals with county and regional funding opportunities.
Speakers quoted (first reference with role): Consultant (Matt): "In most instances, a local adopted plan helps a project score higher for grant funds; it also makes the project eligible for certain programs."
