Houston TranStar is a unique partnership of representatives from the City of Houston, Harris County, METRO and TxDOT
who share resources and exchange information under one roof to keep motorists informed, roadways clear and lives
safe in the fourth most populated city in the United States. For many years, Houston TranStar and the Consular Corps of Houston have maintained a strong partnership focused on sharing reliable emergency information across the Greater Houston region.
Houston TranStar is globally recognized for managing southeast Texas’ transportation system and functioning as the primary coordination site for state, county and local agencies when responding to incidents and emergencies.
On a daily basis, Houston TranStar mitigates congestion on area roadways using cutting-edge technologies,assist and consult neighboring jurisdictions with traffic management services and offer guidance to various agencies throughout the country, as well as to delegations across the globe, on important transportation and emergency management topics.
Mission
The Houston TranStar consortium provides coordinated, innovative transportation and emergency
management services to the region.
Vision
Maximize safety and mobility by building, operating and advancing an innovative regional transportation network.
Save lives and protect property by coordinating large-scale emergency management planning, response and recovery.
Inform and educate the public about safety, travel conditions and emergency preparedness and response.
Goals
Improve travel safety and reliability.
Expand and enhance the Traffic Incident Management Program throughout the region.
Enhance emergency planning, coordination of resources and delivery of information during hazardous events.
Increase the public’s awareness and use of our services.
Ensure sustainable financial resources for TranStar operations.
