In addition to reducing traffic and improving your daily travel around town, ConnectSmart is committed to making our roads safer. Our latest app update delivers important safety alerts for your upcoming trip before you even get behind the wheel. You can learn more about that and the many other Houston-area safety features that you can ONLY get with ConnectSmart  below. Even Smarter Pre-Trip Safety Alerts ConnectSmart’s mission is to make getting around the Greater Houston Are

El Día de la Tierra se acerca el 22 de abril, pero esperamos que nos acompañen en el apoyo a la protección ambiental y estilos de vida más verdes durante todo  el Mes de la Tierra. Como agradecimiento por su participación, ¡los recompensaremos por algunas de las acciones fáciles que pueden tomar para contribuir a mejorar nuestra calidad del aire en el área metropolitana de Houston! Durante todo el mes de Abril, ¡ganarás tarjetas de regalo y boletos de METRO gratis solo por co

ConnectSmart has quickly become a favorite app for getting to Greater Houston destinations, but our latest update makes choosing  a great destination easier than ever! Whether you’re searching for somewhere to grab a bite, shop, sightsee, get some gas, or pass some time, we’ve made some major enhancements to the app that will help you decide where to go. Now you can see a location’s star rating, photo gallery, hours of operation, website, phone number, and more! Use the new f

Whether you’re traveling across town or flying across the country, ConnectSmart’s latest update has features you’ll want to check out! Few trips are as stressful as the drive to the airport. It’s not just the race against traffic to make it on time--it’s also finding a place to park once you finally get there. If this sounds familiar, you’re going to love the latest update to ConnectSmart’s parking feature! We’ve partnered with the Houston Airport System to deliver real-time

Houston Spring Break In an article from the Houston Chronicle , Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner sounded the alarm for those planning Spring Break activities around town: "We want everyone to enjoy a great spring break, but we do need your help," Turner emphasized. "To create a more pleasurable travel experience to these great spring break Houston destinations, and to your medical appointments, we want you to remember a few things..." One of those things, according to Mayor Tu

It wasn’t too long ago that you had to use cash or a credit card at a kiosk to buy a paper ticket before you could ride the bus, take the subway, or any other public transportation mode. That’s all changed. With the advent of Mobility Wallets, it’s easier than ever to hop on public transportation, rent a bike or scooter, pay for parking, and even pay a carpool driver. ITS America defines a mobility wallet as: An electronic or card-based payment tool or system, applicable to b