How Transform Prepares for International Walk & Roll to School Day
International Walk & Roll to School Day is rolling around again. This year’s celebration is on Wednesday, October 9, and our programs team is supporting 143 schools in Alameda County to make this happen with the Alameda County Safe Routes to Schools (SR2S) program.
It’s been a busy few weeks at our offices. Here’s what it takes to get ready to create a fun day that encourages tens of thousands of students to choose active transportation for their commutes.
Organizing materials
Prizes and giveaways are a big part of International Walk & Roll to School Day. Our staff creates packages for each participating school, with promotional posters, mode charts to track how students got to school, and mood-changing pencils to reward students when they walk or roll up to school.
Preparing volunteers
International Walk & Roll to School Day school volunteers attend a task force held by our programs team to make sure they have all the information they need to host a successful event. In addition to getting the schools onboard, our programs team also wrangles Transform policy and administrative staff join in the fun by volunteering at one of our schools.
Showing up for the students
On the day of the event, Transform staff, our school champions, Safe Routes Youth Task Force members, and others will be on hand to lead walking school buses and bike trains, cheer on the walkers and rollers, hand out swag, and make sure everyone has a fantastic time celebrating active and shared transportation.
It’s a lot of work to have this much fun, but it’s worth it! Transform’s SR2S staff do what it takes throughout the school year to help youth discover the freedom and joy of active and shared transportation, creating habits that can last a lifetime.
Get excited!
Almost 3,500 schools across the US will participate in International Walk & Roll to School Day this year. At Transform, we’re thrilled to be part of the growing movement for active mobility, and we can’t wait to share the excitement with Alameda County students on October 9.
