{"id":419,"date":"2016-07-20T21:11:48","date_gmt":"2016-07-20T21:11:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/?p=419"},"modified":"2016-07-20T21:11:48","modified_gmt":"2016-07-20T21:11:48","slug":"monthly-report-may-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/2016\/07\/20\/monthly-report-may-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Monthly Report ~ May 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

Senior Center<\/strong>\u00a0(Nancy Ream Enabnit)
\nPassport to Wellness was held on May 17th. The Lions Club Screening Van was on hand to offer free diabetes testing, glaucoma screening, visions checks and blood pressure tests. Free hair cuts and massage therapy were offered as well as several exercise demonstrations. Participants received a punch card and once completed earned a prize–a pedometer and some personal care products.<\/p>\n

An AARP Smart Driver course was held towards the end of the month. The 6-hour class provides invaluable information on defensive driving and suggests behind-the-wheel tips for adjusting to some of the changes that may come with age.<\/p>\n

Parks
\n<\/strong>The Park Board took its annual tour in May. As always, the group was proud of the beautifully maintained variety of facilities so many of Sandy’s citizens and visitors enjoy each day.<\/p>\n

Thanks to David Snider for moving along the process of developing an updated Bike Map for the area. Using suggestions gleaned from a 2015 meeting of cycling enthusiasts, new routes (including detailed descriptions, distances and elevations) are\u00a0presented. The brochure was funded through a Clackamas County Tourism Grant and\u00a0highlights\u00a0local support services as well. In addition to the printed piece, David has updated the “Cycling in Sandy” portion of the City’s website including tabs for more info on road and mountain bike riding.<\/p>\n

Recreation<\/strong>\u00a0(Sarah Richardson)
\nThe Summer Recreation & Leisure Guide was published in early May. The partnership with Camp Namanu is a highlight. Girls and boys, grades 1-5, are transported from the Community Center to enjoy a day at Camp Namanu. Outdoor adventure is the theme, and kids get the full camp experience of songs, arts & crafts, camp food, and water sports.<\/p>\n

New programs include soccer and multi-sport camps offered through Challenger Sports. Returning favorites include Peewee sports, tennis classes, Tai Chi and Yoga.<\/p>\n

Transit<\/strong>\u00a0(Andi Howell)
\nTotal ridership this month was 10,159.\u00a0 SAM continues to see a decrease in ridership, with the exception of the Estacada route and E&D rides.\u00a0 Overall ridership decreased by 10.7%; the SAM-Gresham route decreased by 12.2%.\u00a0 STAR rides decreased by 13.8%.\u00a0 SAM-Estacada ridership increased again this month however by 12.2%.\u00a0 The Elderly and Disabled program also saw another increase in ridership of 22.9%.<\/p>\n

SAM drivers participated in the Community Transportation Association of America Roadeo competition in May.\u00a0 Both drivers were competitive among the other local and national contenders and one SAM driver won the highest written test score among Oregon entries.<\/p>\n

Sandy Transit staff,\u00a0as well as 4 employees from RoJoy Services, also attended the CTAA Expo and Conference: Innovation in Action.\u00a0 The workshops were well-rounded and informative, including network mapping, asset management, driver training, and procurement.<\/p>\n

SAM partnered with Compassion\u00a0Sandy in May.\u00a0 Compassion Sandy is a group of churches and volunteers that\u00a0puts together medical and dental services as well as clothing donations in a one-day event for low income families and individuals.\u00a0 SAM provided free rides all day to ensure there were no barriers for people to access the needed goods and services.<\/p>\n

Sandy staff learned that a grant request for a new 35 foot low-floor bus was not awarded through the 5339 program.\u00a0 The Federal bus replacement program received an overwhelming number\u00a0of requests and Sandy Transit did not make the cut. \u00a0Staff have located another possible funding source and will apply for a grant again in the fall.\u00a0 One large transit bus has been purchased and is scheduled for production in January 2017.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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