Washington, March 10 -- Rep. Mike Thompson issued the following press release:

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 fun...