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Throughout September, workplaces across Surrey will battle it out to show that their employees make the smartest travel choices, in the online Travel SMART Challenge run by sustainable transport charity Sustrans.

Scores of workplaces will compete to travel the most journeys to, from or for work by sustainable means - whether by bike, foot, public transport or car sharing. Even working remotely can count!

The Challenge runs from 1-30 September and aims to get more employees travelling sustainably for the everyday journeys they make.

Challengers will be able to access feedback on how many calories they've burned and the amount of money they've saved on each journey by choosing healthy, green and cheap alternatives to driving.

Individual challengers will be judged on the number of journeys they complete, while workplace teams will aim to achieve the highest average number of journeys overall. There will be some great prizes for both teams and individuals.

Anita Powell, Workplaces Officer, Sustrans said: "Sustrans is encouraging everyone to get involved and reclaim rush hour by clocking up some miles for the Travel SMART Challenge. Find people to share your car journeys with, get your bikes and trainers out, try out local bus and train routes, save money and discover that work travel can be fun!'

To register for the Travel SMART Challenge or to get your workplace involved please visit www.travelsmartsurrey.info/challenge.