Self Cleaning Side Step

A side step or running board is affixed to a vehicle adjacent to the vehicle entry. The running board has an eggcrate platform that is secured with respect to the vehicle through mounting brackets. The eggcrate platform is formed from a series of stringers and bridge supports that are affixed together to form an array of apertures extending through the platform. Holding brackets are placed into at least two of the apertures and fastened to mounting brackets to secure the platform. The stringers and bridge supports have alternating high and low surfaces to increase traction.