SANDY'S TRANSIT SERVICE

ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHO?
SAM (Sandy Area Metro) &
STAR (Sandy Transit Area Rides)
Operated by the City of Sandy.

WHAT?
Public transportation--accessible bus fleet with bike racks.

WHEN?
SAM between Sandy & Gresham runs on an hourly schedule, with half-hourly service during peak commute times. 
SAM Weekdays Schedule
SAM Saturday Schedule

SAM between Sandy & Estacada runs five times on weekdays.
SAM Estacada Schedule

WHERE?
Express bus between Sandy and Gresham Transit Center on Kelly Street along Hwy 26 with many stops in Sandy. To see a detailed map of the east end of the SAM route, click here.  Express service between Sandy and  Estacada operates Monday through Friday as well.

SO WHAT IS STAR?
Sandy´s STAR is the "around town" ride.

	Curb-to-curb route weekdays from 5:30 to 8:30am & 5:30 to 8:30pm M-F; Door-to-door demand-response service all other times.  Call for a reservation two weeks to 24 hours prior (subject to availability, within 24 hours).
	Travel anywhere within 1/4 mile of the Sandy City Limits; extended area for elderly or people with disabilities (call 503-668-5569 for more information).
	The fare is $.50 each way per adult; children under 8 traveling with an adult ride free; Honored Customers ride free (over 60 years, low-income, ADA eligible).
	STAR is demand-response on Saturdays between 10:30am to 4:30pm.
	Schedules are available at Sandy City Hall, Sandy Library, Sandy Community Center, and on the bus.

CALL FOR A RIDE
503-668-3466

HOW?
Funded by business tax from city businesses and grant funding.

WHY?
To better serve the community with greater frequency and flexibility at less cost.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO RIDE SAM?
Both the SAM I route between Sandy and Gresham and the SAM II bus between Sandy and Estacada are FARELESS.

SAFETY?
Onboard cameras, professional drivers, up-to-date equipment

TRANSIT TAX
A spreadsheet for calculating quarterly payroll tax and the annual self-employment tax is available for download.  If you have any questions please contact Julie Stephens at 503-668-5569 or Larry Stohosky at 503-668-5767.

Transit Tax Form Transit Tax Ordinance

MORE QUESTIONS?
Julie Stephens, Transit Manager (office located at the Sandy Community Center ~ 38348 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy, OR 97055), 503-668-5569 or e-mail at jstephens@cityofsandy.com