Is pumping gas deflating your pocketbook? Revved up about traffic headaches? Fed up with filling up?

Be one of three families in the Portland metro area to put your skills to the test this May in the Drive Less/Save More Family Challenge. The objective is for each family to reduce the number of road miles they drive in a single week. Experts will be on hand to coach families on how to drive less and save more.

All participating families will receive an incentive package designed to help them compete in the challenge. A grand prize will be awarded to the family that reduces the most miles.

During the challenge, each family will compete against themselves to reduce the umber of miles they drive in one week. In early May, we’ll log the number of miles your family drives to use as a baseline. A contest official will record the number of miles on your car(s) at the beginning and end of the Challenge week.

Families will then participate in interactive, personalized training sessions led by travel experts. You’ll learn money and time saving, mileage-reducing tips on how to drive smarter and take advantage of the area’s transportation options.

We’ll then put your family to the test. From May 26 through May 30, we’ll track the number of miles your family drives. During the week, coaches will be on hand to help you discover the best ways to get around town, while reducing your mileage. Families will be asked to keep a regular blog of their daily experiences.

Prize packages for first, second and third place will be awarded following the Family Challenge.

E-mail us your name and phone number to contact@drivelesssavemore.com. Also, put Family Challenge in the subject line of the e-mail.