Transit Staff Report-May 2023

From the Director

In May, SAM was awarded a STIF Discretionary Grant referred to as the Technology Implementation Project. This grant

From the Program Administrator

Ridership

Ridership had an overall increase of 23.69% in May, compared to May of 2022. SAM-Gresham provided 6,095 rides, a 24.11% increase over last year. SAM-Estacada decreased by 20.65% compared to May 2022.This may be due to a student population that rode and have since graduated. The Shopper Shuttle provided 602 rides, an increase of 83.54%.

SAM rides provided 775 rides, an increase of 23.21% compared to May of 2022. ED transported 72 passengers to medical appointments, an increase of 89.47%.

Routes

Help us spread the exciting news!! Beginning in late June/early July the trolley will run a fareless shuttle to the Farmers Market every Friday! There will also be a shuttle for the Sandy Mountain Festival! SAM and MHX will both be fareless the weekend of the festival. Routes and times for both shuttles will be posted shortly.