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The Commute Tipping Point: Higher Gas Prices Fuel Carpool Growth
While solo driving is still the most common baseline choice in the Houston region, tracking data shows that ConnectSmart users are carpooling at a significantly higher rate, providing measurable relief to over-capacity highway networks.
5 hours ago


ConnectSmart in Action: Utilizing ADM to Influence Travel Behavior
One of ATDM’s components is Active Demand Management (ADM), focusing on strategies related to demand management.
5 hours ago


Amplifying Traditional Safety Assessments: From Reactive to Predictive
Safety is one of TxDOT’s priorities, and to support those efforts, ConnectSmart has introduced numerous features, including Low Clearance Structure Warnings, Flood Alerts, and integration with Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X).
6 hours ago


Instant Carpool: Updated for More Flexibility
Now you can turn your solo drive into a carpool in an instant via our new instant carpool feature update.
Feb 3


ConnectSmart’s MaaS: Incorporating Multimodal Trip Planning as Part of Our Mobility-as-a-Service Platform
In recent years, the Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) concept has revolutionized how we think about transportation. MaaS integrates various forms of transportation services into a single, accessible on-demand service, fostering seamless urban mobility. This blog will highlight the defining characteristics of MaaS use in the ConnectSmart app and demonstrate how Metropia’s MaaS solutions epitomize this highest level of service, optimizing local mobility and achieving broad societal
Nov 2, 2025


Stop Waiting, Start Sharing – Instant Carpool Your Way with ConnectSmart!
Between events, school in session, and weekend plans, traffic can make your usual drive turn into a crawl. But this year? There’s a better way — carpooling with ConnectSmart is your speedy shortcut through congestion with HOV routing. Why Instant Carpool is Your Game-Changer 💲 No waiting. Money saved . Take an Instant Carpool with your buddy using the ConnectSmart app to take advantage of the HOV lane. You’ll save money on gas and parking! Trip logged. Rewards activated. You
Nov 2, 2025
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