From the Program Administrator

Ridership

We are pleased to see that SAM’s overall ridership in November 2023 increased by 6.64% compared with November 2022. SAM-Gresham provided 4,770 rides an increase of 6.95% from November 2022. Estacada ridership declined by 38.41%. The Shopper Shuttle increased by 44.23% in November 2023.

Dial-a-ride had a slight increase of 0.43%. ED experienced tremendous growth in November. Rides increased by 319.35%. The increase in ED ridership is due, in part, to driver availability.

Clackamas Town Center Route

SAM is excited to begin the new route to the Clackamas Town Center. This will provide Sandy, Boring and Damascus residents with regional connectivity, access to necessary health care and job opportunities. Boring and Damascus residents will also have the ability to come to Sandy for necessary goods and services. This route will run 6 times a day, Monday through Saturday, beginning January 12, 2024. We plan to a kick-off celebration at the Transit Center, January 11, 2024, at 2:00 pm. We hope to see you there!

Clackamas County Partnership

The partnership with the County continues to prove itself as a great partnership. In November 2023, SAM brought in $4,422.34 from the oversight of Mt. Hood Express. The revenue from medical rides was $7,542.73. Total earnings were $11,965.07.