Local contest champions student collaboration and transportation choices that are
healthy and better for the environment
ALAMEDA COUNTY, Calif. – From March 2 through March 13, over 80 schools throughout Alameda County will participate in the Alameda County Transportation Commission’s 14th annual Golden Sneaker Contest. Led by the Alameda County Safe Routes to Schools (SR2S) Program, this long-standing event builds enthusiasm and teamwork in students while inspiring school communities to try active and shared modes of transportation.
During this two-week contest, students earn points each school day they walk, roll, bicycle, take transit, carpool, or use a supportive mobility device such as a wheelchair. Classmates will work with teachers to track active and shared travel each day for their classroom. At the end of the contest, the classroom at each school with the highest rate of active and shared travel will win their school’s Golden Sneaker trophy, which is made with official Golden State Warrior sneakers donated from the Golden State Warriors Community Foundation. Students in winning classrooms also receive golden shoelaces.
