REP. MIKE THOMPSON PRESENTS $850,000 CHECK TO SUPPORT NAPA VALLEY VINE TRAIL CONNECTION BETWEEN YOUNTVILLE AND ST. HELENA
Napa County, CA — Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-04) yesterday presented an $850,000 federal funding check to the Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition to support the development of a key segment of the Napa Valley Vine Trail between Yountville and St. Helena. The funding was secured by Thompson through the federal Community Project Funding process.
“Projects like the Vine Trail make our communities safer, healthier, and more connected,” said Thompson. “This investment will help move forward a key section of the trail that will give residents and visitors a safe place to walk and bike while strengthening connections between communities across Napa Valley. I’m proud to deliver this funding to support transportation alternatives and outdoor recreation throughout our region.”
“This community project funding is helping turn a long-envisioned project into reality,” said Shawn White, Executive Director of the Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition. “Completing the design for the Yountville–St. Helena segment moves us one step closer to connecting communities across the valley with a safe and accessible trail system. We’re grateful for Congressman Thompson’s continued leadership and support for the Vine Trail.”
Once completed, the project will help close a key gap in the 47-mile regional bicycle and pedestrian transportation network that will eventually stretch from the Vallejo Ferry Terminal to Calistoga, allowing residents and visitors to travel much more of the Napa Valley without relying on heavily trafficked roadways.
Thompson secured the funding as part of the Community Project Funding (CPF) process for Fiscal Year 2026.
Each year, Members of Congress may direct federal funding to a limited number of community projects through the appropriations process. Under this program, each House member may submit up to 15 project requests on behalf of their district for competitive review by the House Appropriations Committee. Projects selected for funding must meet strict transparency and accountability requirements before being included in federal appropriations legislation.