Join us in clearing the air!
This fall marks the 30th anniversary of Commute Solutions joining the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC). As part of our continued effort to improve the air quality of our region, we invite you to take part of Ozone Action Month and make it easier to BREATHE. Below are the ways that you can participate:
- Free Fare Friday! Commute Solutions has partnered with local transit agencies to make getting around easier. By taking public transportation you can save money and reduce vehicle emissions. Visit our transit partners' websites to learn how you can ride with one of our transit partners today!
Conroe Connection
Fixed Route and Paratransit routes are free on the following Fridays: September 6, 13, 20, 27.
Fort Bend Transit
All routes are free on the following Fridays: September 13, 20, 27.
Harris County Transit
All routes are free on the following Fridays: September 6, 13, 20, and 27.
The Woodlands Township
All routes are free on the following Fridays: September 6, 13, 20, and 27.
- Carpool or Vanpool: If public transit is not available to you, please consider carpooling or vanpooling with friends or coworkers to cut down on cars on the road. The region’s ConnectSmart App can help you find a carpool partner and the regional vanpool program METRO Star can help you find a vanpool or carpool. Visit our partners' websites to learn more!
The region's ConnectSmart App can help you find a carpool partner.
The regional vanpool program METRO Star can help you find a vanpool or carpool.
- No Idling - Turn off your car engine if waiting more than 10 seconds.
- Fill up your tires – when you have properly inflated tires, you can improve your gas mileage
- Combine Trips – Plan your errands to reduce the number of trips you take
- Get outside – Take your bike or go for a walk with a friend when possible
- Fill up your gas tank later in the day
You can also calculate just much you save the environment (and your wallet) using our Make your Commute Count Calculator.
Breathe Easy September is brought to you by the Houston-Galveston Area Council, along with the Air Alliance, City of Conroe, Fort Bend Transit, Harris County Transit, Houston ConnectSmart, METRO Star, and The Woodlands Township.
