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!
Aerial view of the Fowler Avenue Corridor highlighting key focus areas identified in the 60% design plans, including intersections, pedestrian improvements, and connection points from Oak Street to Huffine Lane. 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!
Aerial view of the Fowler Avenue Corridor highlighting key focus areas identified in the 60% design plans, including intersections, pedestrian improvements, and connection points from Oak Street to Huffine Lane. -
Fowler Field Trips
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- Each field trip is limited to 15 attendees.
- Be prepared to walk for about 90 minutes and adhere to the safety guidelines we will set for the group.
- Please wear good walking shoes and bring clothing appropriate to the weather forecast.
We will meet at the identified “parking locations” and then walk from there, stopping often to observe transportation behavior and design features along the way. For each location we will explore and experience different lane configurations, intersection designs, multimodal facilities, and landscaping/amenities from all of these different perspectives.
DATE SUBJECT AREA PARKING LOCATION
3:00pm Thursday May 5th Ferguson & Durston Christ the King Lutheran Church, 4383 Durston Road
3:00pm Tuesday May 10th Graf & 3rd Alder Creek Park, South 11th Ave (just south of Brookdale Dr)
8:00am Tuesday May 17th Oak & Fowler Dinosaur Park, 1707 Vaquero Pkwy
SIGN UP FOR A FIELD TRIP HERE:
Join us for a great opportunity to get off the zoom screen and bring together professional expertise and lived experience. City staff, project engineers, mobility advisors (folks with low vision, hearing, or who use mobility devices), neighbors, and decision makers will have a chance to learn about the intricacies of potential design alternatives for the future Fowler Avenue Corridor.
- Each field trip is limited to 15 attendees.
- Be prepared to walk for about 90 minutes and adhere to the safety guidelines we will set for the group.
- Please wear good walking shoes and bring clothing appropriate to the weather forecast.
We will meet at the identified “parking locations” and then walk from there, stopping often to observe transportation behavior and design features along the way. For each location we will explore and experience different lane configurations, intersection designs, multimodal facilities, and landscaping/amenities from all of these different perspectives.
DATE SUBJECT AREA PARKING LOCATION
3:00pm Thursday May 5th Ferguson & Durston Christ the King Lutheran Church, 4383 Durston Road
3:00pm Tuesday May 10th Graf & 3rd Alder Creek Park, South 11th Ave (just south of Brookdale Dr)
8:00am Tuesday May 17th Oak & Fowler Dinosaur Park, 1707 Vaquero Pkwy
SIGN UP FOR A FIELD TRIP HERE:
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Focus Group Summaries
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The project team is conducting eight Focus Group meetings to discuss the design criteria and to gather input on the Fowler connector project. The groups that were met with are:
- a Neighborhood group
- the InterNeighborhood Council
- a Community Services group
- a Schools group
- a Natural Resources group
- an HOA group
- a Transportation group
- the Transportation Board
There were many great discussions and the team received much thoughtful input. The summaries of the meetings can be found in the documents section on the lower right-hand side of this page or by clicking on each group above.
A copy of the presentation slides can also be found in the document section or by clicking here.

The project team is conducting eight Focus Group meetings to discuss the design criteria and to gather input on the Fowler connector project. The groups that were met with are:
- a Neighborhood group
- the InterNeighborhood Council
- a Community Services group
- a Schools group
- a Natural Resources group
- an HOA group
- a Transportation group
- the Transportation Board
There were many great discussions and the team received much thoughtful input. The summaries of the meetings can be found in the documents section on the lower right-hand side of this page or by clicking on each group above.
A copy of the presentation slides can also be found in the document section or by clicking here.
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City Commission Special Presentation: Fowler Avenue Connection Project Overview
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The project team presented an overview of the Fowler Avenue Connection project to the Bozeman City Commission on February 15, 2022. The presentation slides are available for download here and the video of the presentation is available online and included below.
The project team presented an overview of the Fowler Avenue Connection project to the Bozeman City Commission on February 15, 2022. The presentation slides are available for download here and the video of the presentation is available online and included below.
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Newsletter update
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Fowler Avenue Connection: Engagement update
Hello all,
A newsletter was sent recently to provide a couple of updates on the project. Check out the newsletter content below, click the "stories" tab to share your thoughts on what matters most to you in this new connection, and be sure to subscribe to email updates if you haven't already! Click "subscribe" in the bottom right side of this page.
The Sanderson Stewart and City of Bozeman project team will give a presentation on the Fowler Avenue Connection project to City Commission on February 15th at 6pm. The meeting will be virtual, and you can find the agenda and link to join on the City’s website.
Tune in to lean about the what, why, how, and when behind the project. No discussion, decisions, or deliberation will occur at this meeting, it’s purely informational. The purpose is to introduce the project team, review the scope and engagement process, and highlight some of the criteria that will be considered by the public, staff, and decision makers when designing and building this new transportation connection.
Share with us on Engage Bozeman! What are the most important considerations for you as we design the Fowler Avenue Connection? Whether you’re a neighbor, a Gallatin High student, or a commuter by bike, bus, or car, we want to hear about your values.
Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!
The Fowler Avenue project team
Fowler Avenue Connection: Engagement update
Hello all,
A newsletter was sent recently to provide a couple of updates on the project. Check out the newsletter content below, click the "stories" tab to share your thoughts on what matters most to you in this new connection, and be sure to subscribe to email updates if you haven't already! Click "subscribe" in the bottom right side of this page.
The Sanderson Stewart and City of Bozeman project team will give a presentation on the Fowler Avenue Connection project to City Commission on February 15th at 6pm. The meeting will be virtual, and you can find the agenda and link to join on the City’s website.
Tune in to lean about the what, why, how, and when behind the project. No discussion, decisions, or deliberation will occur at this meeting, it’s purely informational. The purpose is to introduce the project team, review the scope and engagement process, and highlight some of the criteria that will be considered by the public, staff, and decision makers when designing and building this new transportation connection.
Share with us on Engage Bozeman! What are the most important considerations for you as we design the Fowler Avenue Connection? Whether you’re a neighbor, a Gallatin High student, or a commuter by bike, bus, or car, we want to hear about your values.
Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!
The Fowler Avenue project team
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2/15/22 Presentation to the Bozeman City Commission
Share 2/15/22 Presentation to the Bozeman City Commission on Facebook Share 2/15/22 Presentation to the Bozeman City Commission on Twitter Share 2/15/22 Presentation to the Bozeman City Commission on Linkedin Email 2/15/22 Presentation to the Bozeman City Commission linkThe design team will be presenting the project overview to the Bozeman City Commission virtually on Tuesday, February 15th, 2022. Find a link to join the meeting on the city’s website. The overview will include:
- Introduction of the project team
- Project scope
- Timeline
- A summary of the community engagement plan
- Existing area overview.
Can’t make the meeting? No worries, check back here for a link to the recording and a pdf of the presentation slides!
The design team will be presenting the project overview to the Bozeman City Commission virtually on Tuesday, February 15th, 2022. Find a link to join the meeting on the city’s website. The overview will include:
- Introduction of the project team
- Project scope
- Timeline
- A summary of the community engagement plan
- Existing area overview.
Can’t make the meeting? No worries, check back here for a link to the recording and a pdf of the presentation slides!
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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 has finished this stage60% Design Phase
Community Engagement Events
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Spring 2026
Fowler Avenue Connection is currently at this stage90% Design Phase
Community Engagement Events
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Summer 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)
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Feb 2026 Updated Design All Segments.pdf (7.03 MB) (pdf)
Project Events
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August 12 2025
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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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Videos
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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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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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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
