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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


Join the Biking Challenge with ConnectSmart
Discover the Benefits of the ConnectSmart App Hey riders! Did you know that the ConnectSmart app can help you plan your rides throughout the Greater Houston region? This innovative app is designed specifically for cyclists. It offers features that you won't find in any other mobility app. Cyclists can earn rewards when using ConnectSmart’s bicycle navigation feature. In celebration of Bike Month, we’re excited to announce a Biking Challenge Bingo Game! This game runs from May
Dec 11, 2025


Commute Smarter: Plan for Weather Before You Go!
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
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


Celebrate Bike Week with ConnectSmart May 13-17th!
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
Dec 11, 2025


Houston ConnectSmart Wins Francis B. Francois Award for Innovation
TxDOT Houston is honored to be named the winner of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) 2023 Francis B. Francois Award for Innovation in recognition of the groundbreaking Houston ConnectSmart mobility program and app. Transportation agencies from around the United States competed for this coveted award by submitting their own technological approaches to solving transportation problems and improving mobility in their region. TxDOT is
Dec 11, 2025
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