Additional Resources
Houston TranStar
A partnership of four government agencies that are responsible for providing Transportation Management and Emergency Management services to the Greater Houston Region. Their online, real-time traffic map provides a snapshot of all traffic congestion, roadway incidents and closures in the Houston region.
Website: www.houstontranstar.org/
HOV/HOT Lanes
METRO provides information about HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) and HOT (High Occupancy Toll) lanes.
Websites: www.ridemetro.org/Pages/HOVandHOTLanes.aspx
West Houston Mobility Plan 
The Greater West Houston Mobility Plan is a comprehensive multi-modal transportation study that will explore different land use and transportation scenarios for the Greater West Houston region.
Website: www.h-gac.com/taq/sub_regional/gw_houston.aspx
2040 Regional Transportation Plan 
The 2040 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) provides a responsible guide for maintaining and improving the current transportation system and identifies priority transportation investments.
Website: www.h-gac.com/taq/plan/2040/
2040 Regional Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan 
The Regional Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan is a long-range planning document that describes our region’s vision for enhancing pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure
Website: http://www.h-gac.com
Waze 
A community-based traffic and navigation app where other drivers in your area who share real-time traffic and road info.
Website: www.waze.com
Waze Carpool 
A free app that matches people taking similar trips.
Website: www.waze.com/carpool
METRO Trip Planner 
Plan your trip on METRO's Trip Planner or download the METRO T.R.I.P. app for your mobile phone.
Website: https://www.ridemetro.org/Pages/RiderTools.aspx
METRO Star 
STAR services provide online ride-matching services that can help identify both carpool and vanpool partners.
Website: www.star.ridemetro.org
Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC)
H-GAC's Commute Solutions program aims to provide a one-stop alternative transportation resource in the Houston-Galveston area for both residents and businesses.
Website: www.findasmarterwaytowork.org