Houston ConnectSmart Traffic Reviews

by UserAhlan

Tried to sign up 3 times. It keeps asking for phone number but never received verification text message!!!

by Kurtvrich

App refuses to let me set up my account. It freezes during set up when I type in a new password!
Terms & Conditions refuses to open. My such misery so early on? 🤮

by I Want To Sent On A Review

Accurate directions. However, drained by battery when in use. Uninstalled HoustonConnectSmartTraffic .

by Cyclist Using Minutecast

I loaded this in September 2022 and keep testing it from time to time. I send comments to the developers (routing through closed gates and fenced areas, routing on freeway frontage roads instead of immediately adjacent parallel trails and residential streets, incorrect placement of addresses) and these flaws have not improved. The battery drain seems lower but I don’t know if that’s HoustonConnectSmartTraffic or me scrapping my iPhone 8. I need to check if it is still giving ETA of hours as I approach my destination; that may be fixed. To summarize, I am ashamed of the poor performance of my tax $. I expected better of them.

by Somewhere In Texas!#*

Since taxpayers paid 18 million dollars for this expensive app, I don't understand why you have to provide an email address AND phone number to use it. NO ONE WANTS TO SHARE THEIR PHONE NUMBER TO USE AN APP!!! We have enough scammers and robocallers calling as it is and right from the beginning you expect users to trust you with our personal information. No thanks!

by Texan In The Snow

When using Apple ID just returns you to log in. Gets network error and can’t log in. Extremely buggy. Never did get logged in.

by 6speedhaven

Haven't been able to activate tickets after being forced to update. By far the worst issue with HoustonConnectSmartTraffic is how long it takes for tickets to activate as well as being prompted to update HoustonConnectSmartTraffic on its launch right when it's needed most to be functional.

by Snsksndnjdb

All of my purchased tickets disappeared when I purchased them before hand

by Mje003

I never got past signing in to try HoustonConnectSmartTraffic . I was ok with providing my name and email, but not my mobile number (they rejected a google voice number).

by EarthlingPat

I tried to create an account but after entering required info the submit button remained disabled.

by SB Charles

After learning about HoustonConnectSmartTraffic while watching the news I decided to try it. I downloaded HoustonConnectSmartTraffic and started the process of trying to login. Well, that was short lived since it took approx 32 mins to receive a phone verification code. It only allows 30 secs to input a code before asking to resend. By the time you get the code, 30+ mins later and try to add it, your time has expired. I tried this multiple times just to see if I needed to do something different but got the same result. I can’t get past this step to even create an account. Maybe this should be tested again, fixed and updated.

by G. MElvin

HoustonConnectSmartTraffic does a good job of putting all of the services from the various traffic agencies in Houston under one app. There's a good bit of planning involved in what the developer has achieved here and it's pretty impressive to say the least. All that said,I believe the application could use some updated maps since there are a few instances where streets that don't exist are skewing suggested routes. I've also noticed that seeing walk speed preferences don't change the projected time it takes to walk to a bus stop. There's a lack of live bus arrival updates, something the default apple maps app handles really well and sometimes bus routes don't even show up as an option when apple maps suggests them readily. Overall this is better than the metro app but not by much. I also use HoustonConnectSmartTraffic for cycling directions and with the exception of the times when it tries to send me down roads that aren't there, it works pretty well in this cycling-hostile city.

by Vincensation

HoustonConnectSmartTraffic is great, exactly what we need here in Houston! The only thing is it keeps crashing even when just doing simple tasks like putting in an address to start navigating. Not reliable enough for me to choose over Apple or Google Maps yet, but I hope to see some updates address this and other user issues!

by Msephus

I try to use HoustonConnectSmartTraffic as often as possible. There are some problems for sometimes it will not open. Additionally, there are times when I have to log in multiple days in a row for us with my other apps on iPhone, they open immediately. I really want it to open when I click HoustonConnectSmartTraffic . I think that when it doesn’t open, requires me to sign in again, that means a new update has been sent out. Not sure just a guess.

I’ll keep using it trying it out, but when I am leaving town, I’m gonna be using my Apple Maps.

by Esunn

Finally registered. Played with HoustonConnectSmartTraffic but haven’t gone anywhere yet.

by 59_South

I really like HoustonConnectSmartTraffic! It shows a lot more accuracy than others when it comes to routes during rush hour.

by Oki1310

All I have to say is, I don’t know how I traveled in Houston without ConnectSmart.

by Peta Morales

I was pleased to find out that I can buy my metro tickets in HoustonConnectSmartTraffic AND keep them in HoustonConnectSmartTraffic Wallet until I am ready to use it!! So much easier

by Yaojan68

HoustonConnectSmartTraffic has very useful functions for mutimodel transportation.

by Stephanie 12346

This is a wonderful app. I’m so glad someone told me bout HoustonConnectSmartTraffic.

by YYAWM

An alternative to google that covers driving navigation, carpool, public transit and bike. Love it is local and aim to help Houston less congested!

by Jacquin84

HoustonConnectSmartTraffic still missing the Apple Car Play & Android Auto features

by Azu Akunne

Great app to help me navigate around Houston. With dynamic cycling routes and the ability to purchase transit tickets within HoustonConnectSmartTraffic my transit around Houston is smooth, simple and easy!

by Chris-713

If you get tired of circling the block looking for parking, this is your app right here. You can check out all of the nearby lots to see how much space they have, how much they cost, etc. It navigates you to the lot then the rest of the way on foot after you park. Very cool!

by Joaquin🐣

Please add CarPlay and android auto support to allow more users. Looking forward for update. Thank you.

by HsinFang Tsai

HoustonConnectSmartTraffic is easy to use and help me understand the transportation service. 👍🏻

by Anzi P

Love HoustonConnectSmartTraffic! Apple Maps used to be my go to until I found out about ConnectSmart, I can do everything all within one app