Fowler Avenue Connection

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An aerial image of a roundabout under construction

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.


Please 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.

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!



Existing Conditions in the Fowler Connection Area. This image is an aerial view of the Fowler Avenue Corridor and shows which gaps will be completed during this project. Some future sections will require new intersections with local streets and paths.



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.


Please 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.

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!



Existing Conditions in the Fowler Connection Area. This image is an aerial view of the Fowler Avenue Corridor and shows which gaps will be completed during this project. Some future sections will require new intersections with local streets and paths.



What matters most for the future Fowler Ave?

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, foot, or car, we want to hear about your values, hopes, and concerns for this new transportation corridor. 

Your responses here will be visible to other site visitors and help the project team prepare for further conversation with neighbors, commuters, and other community groups during the engagement process.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us!

CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.
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    Fowler Avenue Connection

    by MMK, over 3 years ago
    I am most interested in a narrow connector that still allows for a shared use, off-street, bike/pedestrian path. Equally important to me is the preservation of all mature trees possible.
  • Share Please don't do this project on Facebook Share Please don't do this project on Twitter Share Please don't do this project on Linkedin Email Please don't do this project link

    Please don't do this project

    by jallibunn, over 3 years ago
    Please don't make this into a street. We have plenty of north-south connectivity for cars and need to preserve the safe bike-bed corridor that Fowler provides.
  • Share A variety of transportation options on Facebook Share A variety of transportation options on Twitter Share A variety of transportation options on Linkedin Email A variety of transportation options link

    A variety of transportation options

    by Mara, over 3 years ago

    Building more through streets allows the vehicular traffic to spread out, making it more inviting to drive more frequently. Hence the construction or widening of roads does NOT lead to less congestion - instead it acutually has the opposite effect because more people drive.

    This is a well-known phenomenon (refer to the text Suburban Nation by Duany, et al) and we’ve watched it happen in other metropolitain areas around the country. Some of the great qualities those places once had have been spoiled. I hope Bozeman doesn’t aim to spoil the remaining qualities that made it attractive in the first... Continue reading

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    Preserve Our Path

    by Windy Esperti, over 3 years ago

    For years we have walked our dog, met neighbors, viewed wildlife, and enjoyed the peace and tranquility of the Cascade Neighborhood Walking Path. Our family has walked the dog to the ponds, taken trips to the mall and grocery store, as well as the ball fields. We've had pheasant, owls, deer, bear, and multitudes of other wildlife in our backyard and on the path.

    The city's 2020 Climate Action Plan shows that vehicles are the largest single-source contributor of carbon emissions in Bozeman (38%) and calls for an increase in walking and biking.

    Also, the 2020 Community Plan's N-1 goal... Continue reading

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    Let's Build a Great Multimodal Corridor

    by Mark Egge, over 3 years ago

    Let's design Fowler to move people—not to maximize throughput for cars. Fowler should form a backbone of a future Bus Rapid Transit route connecting from Billings Clinic to MSU. The buses should operate on dedicated right of way (or a shared bike/bus lane). The road itself should be flanked on both sides with wide shared use paths for walking and rolling. These shared use paths should connect to a grade separated crossing at Huffine, which otherwise is a formidable barrier for active transportation users. In this configuration, Fowler will have far more capacity to help Bozeman residents reach their destinations... Continue reading

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    A little consideration

    by Theodore , over 3 years ago

    Although I understand the desire for increased connectivity which the proposed Fowler Ave extension may provide, it's also essential that the design respect the lives and quality of life of those that live on the proposed extension. There seems to be ample space to include a four lane road from Oak to Durston, although I suspect those that live in this area would disagree. There appears to be a wide swath of undeveloped land between Oak and Durston that would allow for a four-lane road AND a significant buffer between the road and those that live on this corridor.


    My... Continue reading

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    Nature trail, bike path and roundabout.

    by Bill Larson, over 3 years ago
    A walking trail plus bike path would be nice. Keep the creek running along the trail and roadway and put in a roundabout at the intersection of Fowler and Durston.
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    Save the trees

    by Adrianne W., over 3 years ago

    There are deer, fox, raccoons, pheasants, owls, hawks, and many other animals that rely on the habitat provided by the cottonwoods and exposed waterway. The trees provide a canopy of shade for walkers and habitat for birds. The trail is used by so many people and pets every day and the quiet neighborhood residents enjoy would be sorely disrupted by a traffic corridor here. Please find a way to keep this road small and preserve the trees and the path.

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    Fowler’s future in my backyard.

    by Alissa, over 3 years ago
    Hello, I live on Sweetgrass ave between Babcock and Durston. The future Fowler connection will literally be in my backyard.

    Currently there is a wonderful gravel walking path and the open field, which is obviously ideal. However, I understand the necessary connection of this road and am only hoping it is done in a reasonable and respectful way.

    I would love the walking path / trail to stay. I can certainly attest to the usage this trail gets and it would be a shame for families and eco commuters to not be able to continue down this love-warn path.

    I’ve... Continue reading

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    Save the Walking Path!

    by Colymceh, over 3 years ago
    Please consider the impact of a possible 5 lane road through the residential areas! Let's push for a 2 lane road while maintaining the current walking path along Fowler (between Babcock and Durston). As our city grows, we must fight for the residential areas to continue providing paths for runners, dog-walkers, bicyclists, etc. Perhaps the walking path could even be extended farther north of Durston.
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