Plan Your Trip Any Way You Want It

Whether you’re going to work, running errands, or taking a leisurely bike ride, ConnectSmart gets you there faster and cheaper – all while you enjoy the ride.

Take different types of transportation in one trip - car, bus, bike

All travel modes: driving, carpooling, transit, walking, biking, and trucking.

Park & Ride: Use walking, driving, own bike, and shared bikes to connect to/from transit stations.

Explore more ways to get from A to B.

Plan your trip and select the desired route.

Plan transit routes

Save your favorite line to receive updates about delays.

Sync your calendar to be told when to leave.

Easy to find open garage and street parking.

Upon arriving at destination in driving mode, adjacent parking lots are shown to quickly find a parking space.

Find open parking

Real-time traffic information gets you there efficiently

Color-coded highway congestion map in real-time.

Crash and work zone icons on the map.

Dynamic message signs in real-time.

Post your carpool trip as a driver or passenger and get matched with others.

Drivers can receive payment for trips.

Passengers enjoy trip protection and get a ride home if driver cancels.

Create your own carpool or join your employer’s private carpool

Users can join a carpool going their route, scan driver QR codes, and win prizes as part of a campaign.

Toll road option provides travel time, distance, and cost.

Turn-by-turn navigation in driving, biking, walking, and trucking modes.

Transit mode shows detailed transfer instructions.

Trucking routes display bridge clearance information.

Better route and door-to-door navigation for any type of travel

Combine cycling with other modes of travel, like transit.

Navigate with ease on the best cycling routes

Plan and reserve all your trips in the app.

Get advanced notice and alerts when it’s time to leave.

Be advised how long each trip will take.

Communicate with the driver or passengers in a carpool.

Use ConnectSmart as your Daily Planner

Personalized Routes

Safe & Easy Carpools

Plan Transit Trips

All the Places You Want to Go

ConnectSmart is the only navigation app powered by live data from local transportation authorities. Who knows Texas roads better than people in Texas!

ConnectSmart gives you the most accurate traffic information available. It tells you the best time to start your trip and the best transportation option to use.

Why Use ConnectSmart?

Because you get navigation you can depend on.

Combine transportation modes – vehicle, transit & bike – for a complete door-to-door experience

Get real-time parking space information – so you don’t waste time looking for a parking spot

Convenience - better routes to get where you want to go

Carpool Your Way

ConnectSmart’s Carpool feature gives you the option to create your very own private carpool. You can invite your friends or neighbors – or if your company is a partner, join with your co-workers.

Create your own private carpool with friends, coworkers & neighbors

Join your company’s private carpool. If your company isn't a partner yet but they'd like to become one, send an email to:
Connectsmart@metropia.com

Share rides with people you know & trust

Search existing carpool groups to find people with similar interests

It’s easy to set up. Plus, it’s convenient & safe

Only people you designate can be part of your carpool

Driver & riders can contact each other through the app

Save money on gas

Easy, in-app option for passengers to chip-in for the ride

You can earn rewards like gift cards just for sharing a ride through the Carpool feature

Estimated pick-up and drop-off times are shown in the app

Enjoy your ride

Riding with your friends or neighbors reduces the stress of commuting

Get where you want to go quicker

With more people in the car, you can use the Express lane and pass all the other cars stuck in traffic

Transit Made Easy

Whether you’re a regular transit rider or only take it occasionally, ConnectSmart makes taking the Cap Metro in Austin a smooth experience as you plan your trip.

Find the best transit mode to get you where you want to go – bus and light rail.

Get the ideal transit routes and travel times that work for you.

Receive door-to-door navigation for your transit trip mode-by-mode.

Schedule a trip and get a reminder when to leave.

Use multiple modes of transportation, such as driving and transit, all available in the app.

Clean Air & More

Use transit and improve the air quality, reduce congestion on the roads, and improve daily travel throughout the region.

Navigate to Your Destination

ConnectSmart helps you get the most out of cycling

Find the best bike route or path to get where you want to go.

A TxDOT project powered by Metropia