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 and direct connection to TranStar cameras in Houston.
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.
Use Tow and Go on selected Houston freeways for assistance with flat tire or mechanical problems.
Get a no-cost Tow and Go in Houston
With a simple tap and answers to a few questions, Tow and Go learns your exact location to offer help quickly.
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
Choose from our High Comfort Bike Lanes to find the route that works for you in Houston.
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
Navigate to Your Destination via High Comfort Bike Lanes
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!
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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.
Transit Made Easy
Whether you’re a regular transit rider or only take it occasionally, ConnectSmart makes taking the METRO bus or METRORail in Houston and Cap Metro in Austin a smooth experience as you plan your trip.
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Find the best transit mode to get you where you want to go – bus and light rail.
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Get the ideal transit routes and travel times that work for you.
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Receive door-to-door navigation for your transit trip mode-by-mode.
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Schedule a trip and get a reminder when to leave.
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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.
It’s easy to set up. Plus, it’s convenient & safe
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Only people you designate can be part of your carpool
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Driver & riders can contact each other through the app
Save money on gas
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Easy, in-app option for passengers to chip-in for the ride
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You can earn rewards like gift cards just for sharing a ride through the Carpool feature
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Estimated pick-up and drop-off times are shown in the app
Enjoy your ride
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Riding with your friends or neighbors reduces the stress of commuting
Get where you want to go quicker
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With more people in the car, you can use the HOV or Express lane and pass all the other cars stuck in traffic
Navigate to Your Destination via High Comfort Bike Lanes
ConnectSmart helps you get the most out of cycling
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Find the best bike route or path to get where you want to go.
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It’s your choice: choose between a faster route or a more bicycle-friendly route focused on comfort with High Comfort Bike Scores in Houston.