We are excited to announce that you can now drive with the navigation system of your choice within the Houston ConnectSmart app! That’s right, you can drive with Google Maps, Waze, or Apple Maps within ConnectSmart and continue to take advantage of Houston-only ConnectSmart app features, receive rewards for your trips, and grow your digital tree in the Trip Log. To connect to your favorite navigation map, follow these steps: Go to the “Home” screen and enter your destination

Now you can earn Rewards by playing Bingo with a transportation twist! New users have seven days to use the app to complete their Bingo card by doing things like saving their favorite locations, syncing their calendar to see upcoming trips, or simply taking a trip. Each activity gets you one step closer to completing the Explorer Challenge Bingo Game and earning 3 reward Coins! This Reward can be used for chipping-in on your next carpool, taking an Uber ride, or buying a gift

This year as you rush to drop the kids off at school, the Houston ConnectSmart app will help you keep everyone safe with our school zone alerts! This ConnectSmart feature helps you protect our kids and others walking and biking from harm as they cross the streets around schools. The app syncs with  over 3000 school zone signals  in the Greater Houston area. As you enter an active school zone, the app alerts you of the area and the change in speed limit. If you are using CarPl

As Independence Day approaches, TxDOT Houston is once again encouraging residents to “Be Responsible. Ride, Don’t Drive” to and from your events this 4th of July and weekend. Once you have downloaded the Houston ConnectSmart app, all you need to do to claim your $10 Uber voucher is take at least one trip (either by driving, walking, biking, transit or carpooling) between July 3rd and 7th using the ConnectSmart app! Upon completion of your trip, you’ll get a link for your $10

Get ready to hit the road this Memorial Day weekend with a game-changing update from ConnectSmart. 🚗💡 You asked and we delivered! We’re thrilled to roll out a feature you’ve all been eagerly awaiting—ConnectSmart now works on your car's dashboard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto! As you gear up for your holiday adventures, ConnectSmart wants your journey to be not only fun but also safe. With our latest update, you’re contributing to TxDOT’s mission to reduce distraction

Hey riders, did you know the ConnectSmart app can help you plan your rides as you cycle throughout the Greater Houston region? Cyclists always earn rewards when using ConnectSmart’s bicycle navigation feature, but in celebration of Bike Week, we’re increasing the rewards for every cycling trip from May 13-17th! ConnectSmart is unlike any other mobility app, with   cycling features  you haven’t seen elsewhere. Only ConnectSmart’s biking routes prioritize Houston’s High Comfort