Lofgren & Local Leaders Celebrate Nearly $2.5 Million in Federal Funding for Public Safety & Infrastructure Projects in Morgan Hill & Gilroy

MORGAN HILL, CA - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) presented five checks appropriated by Congress for community projects totaling $2,450,000 for public safety and infrastructure projects in Morgan Hill and Gilroy. Click here to view and download photos from the event.

The funding comes from Lofgren-requested Community Project Funding included in Fiscal Year 2024 government funding legislation signed into law in March 2024. In total, Lofgren secured $50,095,535 for projects in the 18th Congressional District. She will present checks in Santa Clara County on Wednesday.

The City of Morgan Hill - $2,100,000

Lofgren presented four checks to the City of Morgan Hill for infrastructure and public safety projects.

"Keeping our communities safe is a bedrock of public service, and I appreciate that officials in Morgan Hill made me aware about these projects that could make a difference," said Rep. Zoe Lofgren. "It's good news that the city can move initiatives forward that can help fix dangerous rail crossings, decrease noise disruptions, and ease congestion and enhance safety on the roads. I will continue to advocate for projects like these that can use federal boosts in the future."

"Transportation solutions are a key priority for the City of Morgan Hill. We are grateful to Congresswoman Lofgren for her leadership and advocacy for South Santa Clara County. The funds she has secured for us will help the city move the needle on major studies needed that will get us closer to the projects that will improve safety and mobility in our community," said Morgan Hill City Manager Christina Turner.

Details about the four projects follow:

• $1,000,000 for the Morgan Hill grade separations project
  This funding will address concerns about emergency response times and adequate safety for pedestrians trying to cross the rail line at the Tennant Avenue and East Dunne crossings. Recent studies show these crossings are in the top five crossings with the highest trips generated throughout the Caltrain corridor from San Francisco to Gilroy.

• $500,000 for the Morgan Hill quiet zones project
  This funding will help implement "quiet zones" at railroad crossing in Morgan Hill at East Dunne Avenue, Morgan Hill Train Station Pedestrian Crossing, East Main Avenue, and Tilton Avenue.

• $500,000 for the Morgan Hill 101 expansion project
  This funding will support work on express lanes to alleviate a significant congestion bottleneck on U.S. Highway 101 in Morgan Hill that impacts a vital corridor between San Jose to the north and Gilroy to the south.

• $100,000 for the Mogran Hill police sobriety campaign
  This funding will improve traffic patrol efforts and DUI enforcement by purchasing two 2023 BMW R 1250T motorcycles and implementing a Sobriety Checkpoint campaign.

The City of Gilroy - $350,000

Lofgren presented a check for $350,000 to the City of Gilroy for the Gateway Seniors Apartments pedestrian crossing safety improvements project. This project will install a high-intensity activated crosswalk, high-visibility crosswalk improvements, and curb ramps to provide a safe pedestrian crossing of Monterey Road in front of the Gateway Senior Apartments.

"The Gateway Senior Apartment Complex provides a home for some of the longest-residing community members, but the surrounding infrastructure is not as safe as it needs to be. The project I secured federal funding for will improve crosswalks and curb ramps, allowing for mobility and connectivity. I thank Gilroy's leaders for letting me know about this project, and I look forward to seeing the completed work," said Rep. Zoe Lofgren.

"We are grateful to Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren and her office for securing the funding for this project in Gilroy that will make it much safer for seniors to cross a busy roadway," said Gilroy Mayor Marie Blankley.

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