From the Transit Manager

Transit Day at the Capitol

On April 1, 2025 SAM staff traveled to Salem joining 50 other Oregon transit agencies for Transit Day at the Capitol. The Sandy team met with several legislators to thank them for their continued support of the Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF), which has been vital to the improvement and expansion of Sandy service. These enhancements have directly benefited our community by connecting more people to work, school, medical appointments and essential services. In addition to expressing our thanks we also voiced support for the Oregon Transportation ReInvestment Package (TRIP) 2025 legislation, which promises to invest in sustainable, equitable and accessible transit solutions across the state. We are proud to continue to partner with local and state officials to serve the Sandy community.

Ridership

Overall ridership for April 2025 was 8,208 passengers, an increase of 4.36% compared to April 2025. SAM-Gresham had a modest decrease of 1.49%, providing 5,799 rides. SAM-Estacada provided 718 rides, an increase of 118.34% compared to last April. SAM-Clackamas increased by 17.41% transporting 356 riders. The Shopper Shuttle, with 502 rides, also experienced a modest decrease of 1.95%.

SAM rides provided 762 rides, an increase of 2.7%. This included the Senior Egg Hunt riders which totaled 35 passengers. ED experienced a 3.61% increase, providing 86 rides to those who would otherwise not be able to get to necessary resources.

SAM-Clackamas Partnership

SAM brought in $4,422.34 in revenue form the oversight of Mt. Hood Express. SAM provided 168 rides to Clackamas County residents, generating $13,432.25 in revenue. The total received to operate the Estacada-Village Shuttle Clackamas County grant was $17,636.87. Overall SAM received $35,491.46 for April 2025.