Were you up to the challenge?

Jam Busting June, the innovative travel scheme to get commuters to swap their cars for greener and more sustainable modes of transport, had twice as many entries this year as last, with more than 3,000 people taking part, 70,000 car miles saved and CO2 reduced by more than 8.3 tonnes.

The scheme ran throughout Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire during the month of June to encourage motorists to walk, cycle, car share, or catch the bus or train to work instead of driving.

The scheme worked by awarding points to commuters for every day they travelled to work without their car. The commuters with the most points were then entered into a prize draw where they could win top-of-the-range bicycles, an iPod and lots of other goodies. A satellite navigation system was also up for grabs for Jam Busting June entrants registering on www.2carshare.com  - the car-sharing system supported by the councils.

To find out more about the campaign or to register your interest for next year visit www.jambustingjune.com