From the Transit Manager

Ridership

Overall June 2024 ridership increased by 2.82% compared to June of 2023. Total ridership for the month of June was 7,825. SAM-Gresham increased 3.59%, providing 6,033 rides. SAM-Estacada provided 270 rides, a decrease of 36.47% compared to June of 2023. The Shopper Shuttle had 484 passengers, a decrease of 14.64%. The CTC route provided 263 rides, growing 20.64% from the previous month.

SAM rides has a slight decrease of 4.61%, providing 683 rides in June. ED provided 86 rides, a 8.86% increase.

Sandy-Clackamas County Partnership

In June, SAM brought in $4,422.34 in revenue from the oversight of Mt. Hood Express. SAM provided 88 ED rides to County residents and the revenue generated was $7,522.06. SAM’s total June revenue was $11,944.40.

Special Funding

SAM is very excited about a recent funding opportunity to provide increased service to the community! The state has funded a special $500,000 award to the County and SAM to cover FLAP funding that has been awarded but is not scheduled for distribution until October 2025. The funds will cover the existing SAM-Gresham Saturday mornings, SAM Sundays and a new pilot interlined Estacada-Villages Shuttle route. The interlining of the services creates efficiencies and will add two additional runs (for a total of seven daily runs) and Sunday service to the existing SAM-Estacada route. During the pilot program the service will be fareless. These enhancements provide more convenient travel options and improved connectivity for our community.