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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.
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The ConnectSmart Challenge Runs from Sept 11 to Sept 17!
Did you know the ConnectSmart app has Bingo Challenges you can play while planning your travel throughout the Greater Houston region? ConnectSmart users already earn rewards when using the navigation feature, but we’re releasing a new Bingo game you can play from Sept 11th to Sept 17th to earn 5 Coins from your navigation trips! Ready to Play Bingo? ✅ Tap the 🏆 on the app’s landing page (to the left) to reach the Achievements page Tap Challenges to check out the ConnectSmart
Dec 11, 2025


Return to Work with ConnectSmart for the Best Routes, Alerts, Rewards, and More!
Heading back to the office? Let Houston ConnectSmart be your commuting companion! With more cars on the road and traffic shifting daily, ConnectSmart has you covered. Use the ConnectSmart app to find hassle-free routes, carpool buddies, and alternative travel modes. The app helps you dodge construction delays and navigate Houston’s changing road conditions like a pro. Plus, no matter how you travel you can earn Coins for your trips that can be redeemed for gift cards, Uber
Dec 11, 2025


Introducing our Latest Feature: HOV Lane Navigation!
ConnectSmart now has the ability to route and navigate you and your passengers along High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV)/High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes in the greater Houston area! This means you can now see routes and travel times for HOV/HOT lanes, along with regular lanes on the freeway, when you have a passenger in your car, saving you time getting to your destination. Whether you are sharing a ride on I-10, I-45, US 290, or US 59, the app will provide a navigation option that
Dec 11, 2025


Biketober is Here! Celebrate with our Biking Challenge Bingo Game!
Now you can earn Rewards by playing Bingo with a transportation twist! Starting October 17, 2024, you’ll have two weeks to complete three tiles in a row on your Biking Challenge Bingo card using the ConnectSmart app. New users will need to complete a Bingo on the Explorer Challenge Bingo card first. After each biking trip taken in the ConnectSmart app, you’ll get to play a tile on your Biking Challenge card, moving you one step closer to earning 5 reward Coins. Coins can be
Dec 11, 2025


Be Prepared for Roadway Dangers During Tropical Storm Francine
Tropical Storm Francine Rain hitting Houston on Sept 10th Tropical Storm Francine is upon us and the team at ConnectSmart wants to ensure you are prepared for whatever comes your way. If you live in the Greater Houston area then you know the flood waters here are no joke. We aim to help you navigate around them, stay safe on the road, and make sure you know how to request no-cost towing should you get stuck on an eligible freeway. Here are a few important ConnectSmart safety
Dec 11, 2025
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