SAM ridership decreased by 7.3 % in September 2018 as compared to September 2017. SAM provided 9,799 rides last month, compared to 10,571. 12,356 rides in May 2018 compared to 11,276 rides in May 2017, an overall increase of 9.6%.

SAM and Estacada routes both decreased, while the in-town dial-a-ride (STAR) and the Shopper Shuttle increased. STAR increased by 25% and the Sandy Shopper increased by 152%.

The success of the Sandy Shopper with the continued ridership of the in-town dial-a-ride support the recognition of the Transit Department of the need for transportation to in-town services by Sandy residents. The STAR service ridership, although open to the general public, is primarily used by the Elderly and Disabled in Sandy. In September, 77% of the STAR ridership were Elderly or Disabled.

In September, Sandy Transit held its quarterly Transit Advisory Board meeting in Council Chambers for the first time. Icompass was used to track the meeting.