At Houston ConnectSmart, we're on a mission to make Houston safer, less congested, and more connected. Over the past year and a half, we’ve rolled out a variety of feature updates and partnerships designed to improve your commute—whether you’re behind the wheel, hailing an Uber, or planning a carpool. To make it even more engaging, we’ve added new ways for users to earn rewards through interactive Challenges, collectible Badges, and Loyalty Tiers. Here’s a look at the latest

Did you know you can earn rewards in Houston ConnectSmart by playing Bingo during Earth Month? Starting April 21, 2025, current users have two weeks to complete three tiles in a row, column, or diagonal on their Carpool Challenge Bingo card using the ConnectSmart app. New users start by completing a Bingo on the Explorer Challenge Bingo card before unlocking their two-week Carpool Challenge. After each carpool-related action taken in the ConnectSmart app, you’ll earn a cha

While we can't control the weather, we can definitely plan for it. Don’t let potential storms, winds, snow, or high heat ruin your travel plans. Use ConnectSmart to receive personalized alerts for adverse weather BEFORE you travel. These alerts will allow you to adjust your travel time or take a more comfortable mode to your destination. How Does it Work? The ConnectSmart will provide the following weather-related notifications on your particular journey: Upcoming Events : Th

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

Now you can earn rewards by playing bingo with a transportation twist! Starting November 14, 2024, current users will have three weeks to complete three tiles in a row on their Carpool Challenge Bingo card using the ConnectSmart app. New users will need to complete a bingo on the Explorer Challenge Bingo card first. After each carpool-related action taken in the ConnectSmart app, you’ll get to play a tile on your Carpool Challenge card, moving you one step closer to earnin

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