More than 100 schools in Alameda County will encourage students to join others around the world to kick off the school year with active and shared transportation choices
ALAMEDA COUNTY, Calif. – Students throughout Alameda County are preparing for International Walk and Roll to School Day 2026 on October 7th. The annual global event encourages students to walk, bike, roll, scoot, skate, use mobility devices, ride the bus or carpool to reduce traffic, further safety, advance air quality, and provide a fun opportunity to exercise.
International Walk and Roll to School Day is one of many events the Alameda County Transportation Commission’s (Alameda CTC) Alameda County Safe Routes to Schools (SR2S) Program hosts annually to promote active and shared commutes to school. This school year also marks the 20th anniversary of the Alameda County Safe Routes to Schools Program, which has helped generations of students and families explore safe, healthy ways to get to school. Students of all ages, caregivers, and school faculty and staff are encouraged to walk or roll to school. Those who live greater distances from school can participate by trying transit, coordinating a carpool, or parking a few blocks away and walking to school together.
