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 takes place on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Students will place stickers on a mode chart to show how they traveled to school, receive fun giveaways, and join a global movement for safer, healthier transportation.

Schools can register to participate and receive free event materials, including posters, stickers, and planning guides.

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.