diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug.md
index 9f4e35aa..85034bf1 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 name: Bug
 about: an undesirable behaviour that needs correction
 title: ''
-labels: ''
+labels: User Story
 assignees: ''
 
 ---
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/roadmap.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/roadmap.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..d7f9add6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/roadmap.md
@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+---
+name: Roadmap
+about: this template is to be used when building out a roadmap item for planning
+title: ''
+labels: Roadmap
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**About the Roadmap Item**
+A clear and concise description about the roadmap item.
+
+**Additional Context**
+- Context item 1
+- Context item 2
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/user-story.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/user-story.md
deleted file mode 100644
index ad0cef39..00000000
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/user-story.md
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,18 +0,0 @@
----
-name: User Story
-about: this template is to be used when describing a feature from the user's persepctive
-title: ''
-labels: User Story
-assignees: ''
-
----
-
-**As a** *(User Type/Persona)* **I want** *(Feature/enhancement)* **So That** *(Value, why is this wanted, what is the user trying to accomplish)*
-
-**Additional Context**
-- enter text here
-- enter text here
-
-**Acceptance Criteria**
-- [ ] Given (Context), When (action carried out), Then (expected outcome)
-- [ ] Given (Context), When (action carried out), Then (expected outcome)