Fowler Avenue Connection

About the Fowler Avenue Connection Project
The Fowler Avenue Connection Project will connect Fowler Avenue from Oak Street to Huffine Lane, creating a key north-south corridor between 19th Avenue and Ferguson Avenue. This project is currently in the design phase, and we appreciate the continued interest and feedback from community members who’ve been following along.
The design phase began after extensive community engagement, traffic and environmental analyses, and direction from the City Commission. A 30% design was shared with the public in May 2024, and following additional feedback and refinement, the 60% design is now complete. The final 90% design is expected in January 2026.
Ask Questions, Stay Involved
Thank you to everyone who came out to our July 9 Walking Tour, we greatly appreciate the conversations and commitment our community has towards enhancing this area of our city. Couldn't attend the in-person event(s) or simply have questions about the project? We’ve set up an online Q&A forum where you can post your questions and see responses from the project team. Visit the Q&A Session tab below to participate.
Be sure to register on this site to receive email updates, stay informed about the final design phase, and learn about future opportunities to share your input.
Project Timeline & Background
Fall 2021 – Project kickoff and start of the pre-design phase
August 2022 – Final Pre-Design Report completed and presented to City leadership
May 2024 – 30% design shared with the community
June 2025 – 60% design completed and prepared for community review
January 2026 – Target completion of 90% (final) design
During the pre-design phase, the project team studied existing site conditions, conducted traffic and environmental analyses, and gathered community input on key design elements. This feedback has directly shaped the project’s evolution into its current design.
Thank you for staying engaged. We're glad you're here and look forward to continuing the conversation!

About the Fowler Avenue Connection Project
The Fowler Avenue Connection Project will connect Fowler Avenue from Oak Street to Huffine Lane, creating a key north-south corridor between 19th Avenue and Ferguson Avenue. This project is currently in the design phase, and we appreciate the continued interest and feedback from community members who’ve been following along.
The design phase began after extensive community engagement, traffic and environmental analyses, and direction from the City Commission. A 30% design was shared with the public in May 2024, and following additional feedback and refinement, the 60% design is now complete. The final 90% design is expected in January 2026.
Ask Questions, Stay Involved
Thank you to everyone who came out to our July 9 Walking Tour, we greatly appreciate the conversations and commitment our community has towards enhancing this area of our city. Couldn't attend the in-person event(s) or simply have questions about the project? We’ve set up an online Q&A forum where you can post your questions and see responses from the project team. Visit the Q&A Session tab below to participate.
Be sure to register on this site to receive email updates, stay informed about the final design phase, and learn about future opportunities to share your input.
Project Timeline & Background
Fall 2021 – Project kickoff and start of the pre-design phase
August 2022 – Final Pre-Design Report completed and presented to City leadership
May 2024 – 30% design shared with the community
June 2025 – 60% design completed and prepared for community review
January 2026 – Target completion of 90% (final) design
During the pre-design phase, the project team studied existing site conditions, conducted traffic and environmental analyses, and gathered community input on key design elements. This feedback has directly shaped the project’s evolution into its current design.
Thank you for staying engaged. We're glad you're here and look forward to continuing the conversation!

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July 9 Walking Tour
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Thank you to everyone who joined us on Wednesday, July 9 for the Fowler Avenue Connection Walking Tour! We appreciate your time, interest, and thoughtful input as we explore ways to shape this important north-south connection in Bozeman.
Our conversations are a valuable part of the design process, and it was great to walk the corridor together, answer questions, and hear your perspectives firsthand.
Stay tuned for more updates as the project continues to move forward. As a reminder, a Q&A forum has been created on the project website and we encourage you to continue to ask questions.
Together, we’re building a safer, more connected Bozeman.
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Q&A Session and Walking Tour
Share Q&A Session and Walking Tour on Facebook Share Q&A Session and Walking Tour on Twitter Share Q&A Session and Walking Tour on Linkedin Email Q&A Session and Walking Tour linkPlease join us for the Fowler Avenue Connection Community Event!
To help share the latest project updates, the City of Bozeman and Sanbell are hosting a community event on July 9, 2025, which includes an open Q&A session and walking tour of the corridor.
When: July 9, 2025, from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Where: South leg of Roundabout at Oak Street and Davis Lane
What: The project team will start the event by presenting the designs on display boards, discussing key elements, and answering any questions the community may have. The walking tour starts promptly at 6:30 p.m. We will walk for about 90 minutes to review the 60% design plans, including the proposed 2-lane configuration, intersection designs, multimodal facilities, and landscaping.
What to Bring:
- Good walking shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Safety guidelines will be provided.
Please note, this is an outdoor event; attendees are encouraged to dress accordingly. In the event of inclement weather - such as heavy rain or extreme temperatures - a new venue will be announced on the project website at least 24 hours in advance and shared with those subscribed to the project email list.
The 60% design plans will be posted soon under the Documents section (right-hand side of the page). If you need help locating them, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Ask Questions, Stay Involved
Can’t attend the in-person event or simply have questions about the project? We’ve set up an online Q&A forum where you can post your questions and see responses from the project team. Visit the Q&A Session tab below to participate.
Be sure to register on this site to receive email updates, stay informed about the final design phase, and learn about future opportunities to share your input.
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Fowler Housing Project now hosted on City website
Share Fowler Housing Project now hosted on City website on Facebook Share Fowler Housing Project now hosted on City website on Twitter Share Fowler Housing Project now hosted on City website on Linkedin Email Fowler Housing Project now hosted on City website linkThank you to everyone who attended the Fowler Housing Project Open Houses at the beginning of June! Updates for this project will now be hosted on the main City of Bozeman website at Fowler Housing Project. Check out the page for more information and to review the display boards from the open houses.
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Fowler Housing Project Open House
Share Fowler Housing Project Open House on Facebook Share Fowler Housing Project Open House on Twitter Share Fowler Housing Project Open House on Linkedin Email Fowler Housing Project Open House linkJoin us to learn about the proposed annexation and for-sale affordable housing project planned between W. Oak Street and Farmall Street.
Our project team members will be available to provide updates, answer your questions, and hear your feedback! There will be no formal presentation - drop in anytime during either session at your convenience. Both session will feature the same information.
Session One
June 4 from 12:00 to 1:30pm
Fire Station No. 3 (1705 Vaquero Pkwy)
Session Two
June 4 from 6:00 to 7:00pm
Emily Dickinson School Gym (2435 Annie St.)
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Housing along Fowler Ave
Share Housing along Fowler Ave on Facebook Share Housing along Fowler Ave on Twitter Share Housing along Fowler Ave on Linkedin Email Housing along Fowler Ave linkIf you're interested in the Fowler Avenue Connection, you might be aware that the possibility exists for using some city-owned lands next to the street for affordable housing. While this housing effort is separate from the street project, you may be interested in learning more about an item on tonight's City Commission agenda. Under Consent, item F6 is a task order that would allow our consultant, Sanbell, to provide planning services for the annexation and zoning of City-owned property along Fowler Avenue. That means that our consultant in the coming months will be helping to establish how the property gets zoned and annexed, and we want our community to get involved in this effort early on and be a part of that process.
This property was purchased by the City over 10 years ago and is currently a part of Gallatin County. If the item passes and the work is performed, we will eventually have the rare opportunity to solicit proposals from developers on how they would create affordable housing on this property. Annexation and zoning by the city instead of selling the land directly to developers allows the public to lead on important zoning proposals that would typically be the responsibility of the developer. The possibilities are open at this point, and we want to create housing that our community feels excited about. That's why it's important to be aware now - establishing zoning will provide a framework for what types of housing proposals eventually get submitted.
If you're interested, stay tuned for more information shared through this platform on how to get involved in future engagement on this topic. We look forward to collaborating with you in the new year!
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City Commission Recap and Direction
Share City Commission Recap and Direction on Facebook Share City Commission Recap and Direction on Twitter Share City Commission Recap and Direction on Linkedin Email City Commission Recap and Direction linkOn July 16, 2024, the Director of Transportation and Engineering, Nick Ross, presented an update on the Fowler Avenue project (from Huffine Lane to Oak Street) to the City Commission. The presentation covered the project's background, timeline, community feedback, and design updates. The City Commission reviewed the 30% design plans and provided feedback, including changes to curb and turn lanes, path widths, street connections, and the addition of features like mini roundabouts and raised intersections. The focus was on improving pedestrian and cyclist safety, reducing environmental impact, and ensuring the project aligns with community needs.
Key recommendations include:
Oak to Durston Section
- Removal of all median curb and all left turn lanes, except the turn lanes at the Oak and Durston intersection
- Provide consistent 7-foot boulevard and 10-foot shared use paths
- Reduce harvest Creek buffer from 30-feet to 15-feet
- Add a mini roundabout at Anne Street intersection and to maintain a 37-foot width of Annie Street west Fowler until 48-foot transition at western limits of project
- Remove street connections for Farmall Street, Lily Drive, and Oliver Street
Durston to Babcock Section
- Provide consistent 7-foot boulevard and 10-foot shared use paths
- Remove bike lane
- Relocate east curb line
- Widen east sidewalk to 10-feet
- Include street trees
- Add a raised intersection and sidewalk connections to shared use path at Jennifer Street
- Remove street connection to Cascade Street
Babcock to Huffine Section
- Removal of bike lane
- Relocate west curb line
- Widen west sidewalk to 10-feet
- Include street trees
- Investigate feasibility of pedestrian underpass at Huffine
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Update on City Commission Schedule
Share Update on City Commission Schedule on Facebook Share Update on City Commission Schedule on Twitter Share Update on City Commission Schedule on Linkedin Email Update on City Commission Schedule linkDue to time constraints, Bozeman City Commission has moved the Fowler Avenue Connection work session to July 16, 2024.
Any written public comment received and intended for the previously scheduled City Commission meeting will be saved and considered at the July 16 meeting.
This meeting will seek policy-level feedback on the proposed design's compliance with the project approach defined through the Pre-Design phase of the project. You can join the meetings in person or online.
Links to join and agenda will be posted on the city website the week prior to the meeting:
Public comment on the project is welcome and can be provided in-person or online during the meeting or by writing to comments@bozeman.net.
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Fowler Walking Tour
Share Fowler Walking Tour on Facebook Share Fowler Walking Tour on Twitter Share Fowler Walking Tour on Linkedin Email Fowler Walking Tour linkInterested community members are invited to learn more about the 30% design for the future Fowler Avenue Corridor through a guided walking tour starting at Oak St. and heading towards Durston Avenue.
Date: Wednesday, June 12th
Time: 6:00 PM
Meeting Spot: Dinosaur Park, 1707 Vaquero Pkwy
Tour Location: Oak St. and Fowler Avenue
We will walk for about 90 minutes to review the 30% design plans, including the proposed 2-lane configuration, intersection designs, multimodal facilities, and landscaping.
What to Bring:
- Good walking shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Safety guidelines will be provided. We look forward to your participation!
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Upcoming Meetings
Share Upcoming Meetings on Facebook Share Upcoming Meetings on Twitter Share Upcoming Meetings on Linkedin Email Upcoming Meetings linkThe Transportation & Engineering Department has reached the 30% design phase of the Fowler Avenue Connection project and will be providing a special presentation to the Transportation Board and the City Commission.
- Transportation Board on May 22, 2024, at 6:00 pm
- City Commission on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 6:00 pm
Both meetings will seek policy-level feedback on the proposed design's compliance with the project approach defined through the Pre-Design phase of the project. You can join the meetings in person or online.
Links to join and agendas will be posted on the city website the week prior to the meetings:
Public comment on the project is welcome and can be provided in-person or online during the meeting or by writing to comments@bozeman.net.
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Fowler Community Event - Thank You!
Share Fowler Community Event - Thank You! on Facebook Share Fowler Community Event - Thank You! on Twitter Share Fowler Community Event - Thank You! on Linkedin Email Fowler Community Event - Thank You! linkThank you to everyone who was able to come out to the Fowler Avenue Connection Community Event on May 8, 2024. Your presence, questions, and discussions were invaluable and created a meaningful and productive atmosphere. For those who were unable to attend or if you would like a recap, the 30% design plans, the boards that were on display, and the presentation from the community event are available on the website. You can find the boards and the 30% design plans on the right-hand side of the page under the "documents" section. The presentation is located under the "videos" section.
If you have additional questions or questions that we were not able to get to during the event, we have created a Q & A section where you can post your questions and our team will answer. Look for the Q & A section on the homepage, mid-way down the page.
We truly value your involvement and hope to continue working together to strengthen our community. Please reach out to any of the project team should you need anything else!
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Phone 406- 922-4330 Email dtolhurst@sanbell.com
Lifecycle
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Fall 2021
Fowler Avenue Connection has finished this stageProject Initiation
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Summer 2022
Fowler Avenue Connection has finished this stagePre-design report and City Commission presentation
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Fall-Winter 2023
Fowler Avenue Connection has finished this stageCost estimates
Design phase
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Spring-Summer 2024
Fowler Avenue Connection has finished this stage30% Design Phase Wrap-up
Community Engagement Events
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Summer 2025
Fowler Avenue Connection is currently at this stage60% Design Phase
Community Engagement Events
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Fall-Winter 2025
this is an upcoming stage for Fowler Avenue Connection90% Design Phase
Community Engagement Events
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Spring 2026
this is an upcoming stage for Fowler Avenue ConnectionDesign Phase Complete
Documents
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Fowler Pre-Design Report 8.1.2022 (8.51 MB) (pdf)
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Fowler Pre-Design Report Appendices
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Appendix A - Traffic volume data.pdf (1.53 MB) (pdf)
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Appendix B - Existing capacity calcs.pdf (1.21 MB) (pdf)
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Appendix C - Volume projection memo.pdf (11.5 MB) (pdf)
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Appendix E - Signal warrants.pdf (4.14 MB) (pdf)
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Appendix D - Future capacity.pdf (5.34 MB) (pdf)
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Appendix F - Opinions of propable cost.pdf (560 KB) (pdf)
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Appendix G - Community engagement.pdf (15.6 MB) (pdf)
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Appendix H - Environmental documentation.pdf (10.2 MB) (pdf)
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Appendix I - Geotechnical report.pdf (7.4 MB) (pdf)
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Community Engagement Summaries
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Engagement Summary Transportation Board.pdf (212 KB) (pdf)
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Engagement Summary - Community Services.pdf (148 KB) (pdf)
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Engagement Summary - Neighborhood Focus Group #1 (150 KB) (pdf)
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Engagement Summary - Schools Focus Group.pdf (162 KB) (pdf)
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Engagement Summary - InterNeighborhood Council (INC) (263 KB) (pdf)
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Engagement Summary - Natural Resources Focus Group.pdf (163 KB) (pdf)
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Engagement Summary HOA Focus Group.pdf (162 KB) (pdf)
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Engagement Summary Transportation Focus Group.pdf (164 KB) (pdf)
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Fowler Engagement Summary Field Trip #1.pdf (173 KB) (pdf)
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Fowler Engagement Summary Field Trip #3.pdf (158 KB) (pdf)
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Fowler Engagement Summary Field Trip #2.pdf (170 KB) (pdf)
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Fowler Community Engagement Meeting Slides.pdf (5.67 MB) (pdf)
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Fowler Open House Presentation Boards.pdf (21.4 MB) (pdf)
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Bozeman Commission Meeting Fowler 021522.pdf (3.17 MB) (pdf)
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Fowler City Commission Staff Report (186 KB) (pdf)
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30 PERCENT DESIGN PLANS.pdf (147 MB) (pdf)
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MAY 2024 30 Percent Open House Boards.pdf (103 MB) (pdf)
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60 PERCENT DESIGN PLANS.pdf (137 MB) (pdf)
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JULY 2025 60 Percent Walking Tour Boards.pdf (29.6 MB) (pdf)
Project Events
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July 09 2025
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June 12 2024
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July 16 2024
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May 22 2024
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May 08 2024
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Videos
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Click here to play video Fowler Avenue Community Event Presentation 5/8/2024 Fowler Avenue Connection Community event presentation, hosted at the Public Safety Center by the City of Bozeman and Sanderson Stewart on May 8, 2024.
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Click here to play video Special Presentation to the City Commission 2/15/22 City Staff and consultant Sanderson Stewart presented an overview of the Fowler Avenue Connection project to the Bozeman City Commission at their meeting on February 15, 2022. A full version of the meeting, including the meeting agenda, can be found on the City's website under "City Commission Video"
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Click here to play video Fowler Flyover! Fowler Avenue Connection Area Drone video of the Fowler Avenue area from Huffine Lane to the Oak Street roundabout.
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Click here to play video Transportation Advisory Board discussion on Fowler design alternatives On April 27th the Transportation Advisory board discussed the design alternatives posed to all of our focus group participants. You can check out what we heard from the board on lane configuration, intersection connections, multimodal infrastructure, and streetscaping in the video below! Discussion begins around 54:11.
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Click here to play video Video simulation of intersection options See how each intersection option for Fowler would operate in this traffic simulation video.
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Level of Engagement
Inform: Giving information to the community
Consult: Asking for the community's input on alternatives