Cross Campus: Bike Share Pilot to Reduce Cross Campus Driving and Provide Fitness Opportunities

Personal fitness is highly prized by many in the University of Utah Health community, yet finding the time and opportunity for fitness activities is often a barrier to personal fitness. The U of U Health 2016 annual wellness survey demonstrated a burnout rate of 25% in the Department of Pediatrics. More specifically, when asked what issues are essential to address for optimal wellness and life satisfaction, a summative score of 3.47/5 was reported for questions related to fitness (e.g., usefulness of on-site exercise facilities and increased walkability/bike-ability of workplace).