Extra car parking has been laid on for tomorrow?s second ?day of action? urging civil servants to use public transport.

The first initiative on September 27 saw at least a dozen cars slapped with $50 tickets at Rockaway ferry stop when the parking lot filled up.

Reassuring members of the public that steps are in place to combat this problem, Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Transport Marc Telemaque said last night that parking had been laid on at Death Valley playground field in Southampton, with a shuttle to the Rockaway ferry stop.

Director of Sustainable Development Erica Smith said the Department of Works and Engineering had also painted white lines at the ferry stop indicating safe parking areas.

Launching the second day of action - which encourages workers to catch the buses and ferries, walk or cycle - she said the first saw around 10 percent of the civil service take part. Use of the buses and ferries shot up by 20 percent, with reports of travel times from the west being significantly reduced.

?With close to 2,000 civil servants, government workers and public officers, we can make a dramatic impact if we act together and demonstrate again that one simple lifestyle modification can impact the overall quality of life in Bermuda,? she said.

Mrs. Smith urged those planning to use buses and ferries instead of cars tomorrow to email chartingourcoursegov.bm in advance, so planners can assess likely numbers.

Tips on alternative ways to get to work are available on the website www.chartingourcourse.typepad.com. This also provides a connection point for workers who wish to car-pool.

The day of action will be held on a monthly basis, and Mrs. Smith pledged: ?As the initiative is sustained over the long term, initial teething problems will be ironed out.?