From the Transit Manager

Ridership

Total SAM ridership for September 2025 was 8,427 rides, an increase of 12.71% compared with September 2024. SAM-Gresham provided 5,956 rides, an 11.10% increase from 2024. SAM-Estacada had a 157.10% increase with 910 rides in September. The SAM-CTC increased by 39.2% with 419 and the Shopper Shuttle declined by 42.86% with 392 rides. The decline may be due to the return to school routine for many families.

SAM rides had a slight decline of -0.74% providing 671 rides in September 2025, 5 less than the previous September. The ED program experienced a -20.2% decline, providing 79 medical rides.

Sandy-Clackamas Partnership

SAM will receive $5,132.96 in revenue from the oversight of Mt. Hood Express. SAM ED provided 150 rides to Clackamas County residents, generating $18,081.88. SAM Estacada will also receive reimbursement all FLAP service. That includes 2 runs daily and all day Sunday.

SAM’s New Vehicle Ribbon Cutting and Ride-Along

On Friday, September 26th, Representatives Christine Drazan, Representative April Dobson and Staff from Representative Hoa Ngugyen’s office joined Mayor Kathleen Walker, Councilwomen Kristina Ramsayer and Laurie Smallwood (not pictured), ODOT staff including Administrator Suzanne Carlson and the SAM Director, Andi Howell, in unveiling a new wrap on SAM’s newest Gillig. A Ride Along followed to highlight an important regional connection, the CTC route. If you were not able to make it to the ribbon cutting we hope you stop by to view the new wrap. It features the iconic Jonsrud Viewpoint with a new view and each bus showcases a Sandy park!