Every October, schools across the county—and the world—celebrate International Walk and Roll to School Day. The event encourages students, families, and school communities to walk, roll, bike, take transit, or use other non-motorized ways to get to school.

This year’s celebration was held on Wednesday, October 8. Students marked how they traveled to school on a mode chart, enjoyed fun giveaways, and joined a global movement for safer, healthier transportation. In total, 16,760 students walked, rolled, carpooled, or took transit this year. Breakdown below!

Thank you to everyone who helped make this countywide celebration a success, including:

• Safe Kids
• Tri Valley Air Quality Climate Alliance (TVAQCA)
• All our city and district partners at Alameda County
• All supporting students and school champions

Why Should We Celebrate and Encourage Walking and Rolling to School?

• In one generation, the number of kids walking and bicycling to school has dropped from 71% to 18%.
• Transportation is responsible for nearly 40% of the Bay Area’s harmful greenhouse gas emissions.
• Seventy-five percent of California students are not able to pass basic fitness standards.
• Travel to school accounts for approximately 21% of all morning traffic.
• It is an easy way for children to get the recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity.