Commute Solutions is a service of The Houston-Galveston Area Council. Funded through the Texas Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration, we offer tools and resources for employers, commuters, colleges and universities, property managers, and others to reduce peak period traffic congestion and improve air quality.
Our goal is to connect the region’s employees and students with their best travel options. We focus on those who live or work in Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, and Waller counties.
Through our Commute Solutions Partners program, we offer organizations customized travel demand management and telework plans, commuter surveys, zip code mapping, and other technical assistance. We also offer onsite implementation support and educational events.
For commuters, we work with our partners throughout the region to provide direct assistance, such as ride-matching support for carpools, connections to vanpools, transit pairing, bike maps and route help, and educational support for telework and compressed work weeks.
Robyn Egbert is a strategic communicator who thrives in connecting organizations and brands to their communities. Receiving her Master of Arts in Mass Communication from the University of Houston, her background lies in developing and managing communication campaigns, public involvement plans, community outreach, reputation and stakeholder management, media relations, and digital marketing. She has spoken at national conferences, been a mentor to undergraduate public relations students, and previously served on the Board of Directors for PRSA Houston.
Her work has primarily been in the non-profit and government sector, which has bolstered her ability to be resourceful and creative when creating effective campaigns. She thoroughly enjoys seeing her work come to life while also inspiring others to challenge themselves to be better professionals. Outside of work, she is a mom of two, an aspiring yogi, and avid sports fan!
Mary Schneider comes to the Commute Solutions team with a background in both Media and Public Transportation. Mary is seasoned in both marketing and transportation outreach, with combined over a decade of experience in media, advertising, and public transit programs. She earned her bachelor's degree in Marketing from Southeastern Louisiana University in 2010, launching her career at the CBS Television affiliate in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. There, she honed her skills in media strategy and client engagement over five successful years.
Mary then transitioned to CBS Radio in Houston, Texas, where she continued her work in advertising, developing integrated campaigns for a diverse portfolio of clients. Her passion for community engagement and public service led her to join METRO Transit, where she managed the RideSponsor program for seven years. In this role, she led partnerships and initiatives designed to promote ridership and enhance public transportation accessibility.
Today, Mary brings her experience and relationship-building expertise to her current role with Commute Solutions at the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC), where she works to promote sustainable transportation options across the region.
Catherine Gray joins H-GAC’s Transportation Department as a Program Coordinator for the Commute Solutions Program. As Program Coordinator, she will oversee outreach and community relations for the program, focusing on enhancing community engagement and alternative commuter options.
Graduating from Alvin Community College and then Sam Houston State University, Catherine was born and raised in the Houston area and has experience working in government, and the private sector. Her time working for Houston City Council taught her valuable lessons about local government and was her introduction to transportation. Catherine then went on to work on the Texas Department of Transportation’s North Houston Highway Improvement Project, assisting in relocation services, public involvement, and community outreach.
Catherine has a passion for the public and helping keep communities informed about the projects and programs available for them to utilize. She is excited to use her experience to help amplify Houston-Galveston Area Council’s outreach efforts and make a positive impact in the community.