From the Transit Manager

Ridership

Overall, SAM ridership for August 2025 was 8,303 rides, an increase of 12.37% compared to 7,389 rides in August of 2024. Sam-Gresham transported 5,883 passengers, a 5.09% increase. SAM-Estacada grew 166.76% with 907 rides in August 2025. SAM-CTC provided 445 rides, a 100% increase from August 2024. The Shopper Shuttle provided 486 rides, a 27.15% decrease from August 2024.

SAM rides ridership decreased by 0.14% providing a total of 609 rides, including 24 rides to the Sandy Night Out. ED provided a total of 82 rides a 32.79% decrease.

Sandy-Clackamas Partnership

SAM received $5,132.96 in revenue from the oversight of Mt. Hood Express. SAM ED provided 133 medical rides to Clackamas County residents, generating $13,473.58 in revenue. SAM Estacada expects to receive a reimbursement of approximately $19,425.00. Overall, SAM received $38,031.53 for August 2025.