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.

One of ATDM’s components is Active Demand Management (ADM), focusing on strategies related to demand management.

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).

Get ready to hit the road this Memorial Day weekend with a game-changing update from ConnectSmart. 🚗💡 You asked and we delivered! We’re thrilled to roll out a feature you’ve all been eagerly awaiting—ConnectSmart now works on your car's dashboard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto! As you gear up for your holiday adventures, ConnectSmart wants your journey to be not only fun but also safe. With our latest update, you’re contributing to TxDOT’s mission to reduce distraction

Although the ConnectSmart program has been live for just over a year, we have closed out 2023 well on our way to achieving our goals of making Houston more connected and less congested. By using the app’s travel-friendly features, our 21,000 (and growing!) users have not only improved their and others’ every day travel around town, but have also helped make the Greater Houston region a healthier place to live and a safer place to get around. Here’s a snapshot of ConnectSmart’

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