It’s not the first thing people think of when talking about Houston, but the heavy rains from tropical storms and hurricanes in recent years have earned our city the title of America’s flooding capital . Although there’s little we can do to stop a storm, we can avoid putting ourselves at risk by venturing out in these storms unaware--that’s where ConnectSmart’s latest feature comes in. Our pre-trip flooding alerts warn you of potential flooding along your route before  you le

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

In an editorial in the Cleburne Times-Review , Texas Transportation Commissioner Laura Ryan, wrote about the streak of daily fatalities in Texas since November 7, 2020: An average of 3,700 mothers, fathers, husbands, wives, children, and loved ones have been needlessly taken from their families every year. Last year, just under 4,500 loved ones died on our roads. Half of those fatalities were caused by driving at unsafe speeds or not wearing a seatbelt. If only different dec

Today, the makers of Houston’s ConnectSmart app made a promise: For every trip a user takes in the ConnectSmart app from now through the end of November 2022, we’ll donate $1 to the Kailee Mills Foundation  (up to 10 trips/user and $5,000). What does this have to do with saving lives? In October of 2017, a 16-year-old passenger in a car died when the car she was riding in veered off the road. For a brief moment, Kailee didn’t have her seat belt on. But that moment was all it

In addition to reducing traffic and improving your daily travel around town, ConnectSmart is committed to making our roads safer. Our app 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. No-Cost Emergency Roadside Service If you’re in the unfortunate situation of having car trouble, you can request a Tow and

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 if you’re located in Houston. 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