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Government AdministrationTexas, United States11-50 Employees
Houston TranStar is a government-coordinated collaboration based in Houston, Texas, established in 1993 to manage the region’s transportation system and coordinate incident response among city, county, and state agencies. The organization brings together representatives from the City of Houston, Harris County, METRO, and TxDOT to share resources and information under one roof, with the aim of keeping motorists informed, reducing roadway congestion, and enhancing safety. Its work spans nationwide guidance on transportation and emergency management topics, as well as practical support to neighboring jurisdictions through traffic management services. Serving a broad public sector audience, TranStar concentrates on improving traffic flow and safety on southeast Texas roadways by deploying advanced technologies and collaboration among multiple agencies. The entity operates from its Houston base with a focus on the metropolitan region and broader national engagements, including partnerships and information exchange to address incidents and emergencies. Recent activities have included launching a motorists’ safety campaign and introducing roadside assistance services to support drivers within the Houston area.