From the Transit Manager

May Ridership

Overall, SAM ridership provided 8,049 rides, a slight decrease of 3.7% compared with May 2025. SAM-Gresham increased by 1.4% providing 5,727 rides. SAM-Estacada transported 783 passengers, an increase of 0.77%. SAM Clackamas provided 309 rides, decreasing by 42.67%. SAM Shopper also had a small decline of 6.39%, providing 513 rides.

SAM rides provided 650 rides, a decrease of 16.24% compared with May 2025. SAM Med provided 93 rides, a decrease of 7.00%.

SAM-Clackamas Partnership

SAM and Clackamas County’s partnership continues to provide monthly revenue to the Transit Department. This includes $5,297 monthly for administrative support and rent, $2,037.57 for medical transportation of 23 Clackamas County residents outside the City limits and $26, 948.50 in FLAP reimbursement. The total received for May 2026 was $34,283.07.