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Holidays

SAM Gresham Holiday Schedule:

New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day & Christmas Eve SAM Gresham will operate on the Sunday schedule.

NO SERVICE on Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day.

SAM Estacada, SAM Clackamas, the Shopper Shuttle and SAM rides do not run on any of the above holidays.

SAM History

In 1999, the City of Sandy was granted a withdrawal from the TriMet District. Sandy Area Metro (SAM) began providing transit service in 2000.

Civil Rights

Non-Discrimination Policy Statement

City of Sandy Transit, under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes, ensures that no person in the City of Sandy, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity it administers.

Children

Sandy Transit's policies regarding children are as follows:

  • Children under 6 years of age ride the bus for free.
  • Children under 5 years of age must have an adult over 16 years old with them for their entire trip.
  • Children 5 through 7 years of age may ride the bus alone if there is an adult at the place of departure and arrival.
  • One adult may supervise a group of up to three children.

Bus Etiquette and Rules

Basic Public Transit Etiquette and Rules :

Apportionment for Outside City Limits

Information regarding the City of Sandy transit tax liabilities for businesses outside of Sandy city limits doing business within city limits.

Library Programs / Events

Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in helping out at the Sandy and Hoodland Public Libraries?  We are seeking volunteers aged 14 and up to help with special events, book processing and repair, children's events and various other projects.  The amount of involvement is up to you!  Monthly or weekly tasks available, a six month commitment is appreciated. 

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ADA Services

If you are unable to use the commuter or fixed route bus due to a disability or would like SAM schedules in an alternate format please contact Muna Rustam, the Transit Program Administrator, or mail a Comment Card (available on the buses).

Phone:  503-489-0921

E-mail: mrustam@ci.sandy.or.us

Accessible Buses

ADA Accessibility on SAM and SAM rides

All SAM and SAM rides buses are wheelchair accessible.  Drivers are trained to assist customers if needed.

Bikes on Buses

All SAM and SAM rides buses are equipped with bike racks.

For transferring riders, all Mount Hood Express (MHX) buses are also bike and wheelchair accessible.

Bus drivers are knowledgeable about the use of the bike rack and are happy to instruct riders on how to properly secure their bikes.

Bikes are subject to space availability.

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