diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..0619e2ef
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.md
@@ -0,0 +1,32 @@
+---
+name: Bug report
+about: Report a bug
+labels: bug
+---
+
+A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+
+## To Reproduce
+
+Steps to reproduce the behavior:
+
+1. Go to '...'
+2. Click on '....'
+3. Scroll down to '....'
+4. See error
+
+## Expected behavior
+
+A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
+
+## Environment
+
+List the environments with the bug - dev, test, production or a combination
+
+## Agency
+
+List the transit agency/agencies with the bug
+
+## Additional context
+
+Add any other context about the problem here.
diff --git a/.markdownlint.yaml b/.markdownlint.yaml
index b7b416c8..0f6af845 100644
--- a/.markdownlint.yaml
+++ b/.markdownlint.yaml
@@ -16,3 +16,6 @@ MD033: false
 
 # Allow fenced code blocks
 MD046: false
+
+# Allow first line in a file to not be a top-level heading
+MD041: false