REP. MIKE THOMPSON PRESENTS $1.2 MILLION CHECK TO BUILD SIDEWALKS AND BIKE LANES ALONG STATE ROUTE 12 IN SONOMA COUNTY

Sonoma County, CA - Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-04) presented a $1.2 million federal funding check to Sonoma County to construct new sidewalks and bike lanes along State Route 12, improving safe access for pedestrians and cyclists in the surrounding community. The funding was secured by Thompson through the federal Community Project Funding process.

"This investment is about keeping people safe," said Thompson. "This $1.2 million will help deliver sidewalks and bike lanes needed to protect our community members and ensure everyone can get to school, work, and shopping safely."

"Securing federal funding for the Donald Gap Transportation Project wasn't just about closing a gap on a map-it was about closing a gap in safety and access for our community," said Sonoma County Supervisor Rebecca Hermosillo. "For far too long, bicyclists and pedestrians along State Route 12 have lacked continuous, safe infrastructure to reach schools, transit, workplaces, and essential services. We are grateful to Congressman Thompson for listening to our constituents' concerns and delivering this critical investment."

The Donald Gap Transportation Project will provide sidewalks and bike lanes along State Highway 12 where existing facilities lack safe access for bikes and pedestrians. The project will ensure the surrounding community has safe and reliable access to the City of Sonoma. Despite current limitations, SR-12 experiences heavy vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic that have tragically resulted in multiple fatal accidents, including several pedestrian deaths, in recent years.

The funding for this project is part of the $13,317,000 secured this year by Thompson for community projects in our district.

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 20 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.