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!

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.

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 via High Comfort Bike Lanes

ConnectSmart helps you get the most out of cycling

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

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.