Samir
@samir.nyc
Transit enthusiast and housing activist · he/him
Previously at Google, Twitter, and @opennewyork.org.
Previously at Google, Twitter, and @opennewyork.org.
Another year, another NYC Mayoral costume! This was by far the most I've ever been stopped on the street or had people recognize my costume.
So many "do you ride cabs?" "do you smoke cannabis?" and "who likes to slap fannies and kill grannies?"
Make sure to go to findmypollsite.vote.nyc and vote!
So many "do you ride cabs?" "do you smoke cannabis?" and "who likes to slap fannies and kill grannies?"
Make sure to go to findmypollsite.vote.nyc and vote!
October 26, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Another year, another NYC Mayoral costume! This was by far the most I've ever been stopped on the street or had people recognize my costume.
So many "do you ride cabs?" "do you smoke cannabis?" and "who likes to slap fannies and kill grannies?"
Make sure to go to findmypollsite.vote.nyc and vote!
So many "do you ride cabs?" "do you smoke cannabis?" and "who likes to slap fannies and kill grannies?"
Make sure to go to findmypollsite.vote.nyc and vote!
The Brooklyn Heights Promenade is closing at 2pm, so I figured I'd be fine to bike the bridge at 11:30am.... I guess not...
July 4, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The Brooklyn Heights Promenade is closing at 2pm, so I figured I'd be fine to bike the bridge at 11:30am.... I guess not...
Ben Wetzler is a dedicated public servant and would make a killer Councilmember for the East Side!
I'm proud to call him a friend and be canvass for him even in the H E A T D O M E 🌞😎
I'm proud to call him a friend and be canvass for him even in the H E A T D O M E 🌞😎
June 24, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Ben Wetzler is a dedicated public servant and would make a killer Councilmember for the East Side!
I'm proud to call him a friend and be canvass for him even in the H E A T D O M E 🌞😎
I'm proud to call him a friend and be canvass for him even in the H E A T D O M E 🌞😎
I love to cross the street in New York City.
📍54th Street and 8th Ave
📍54th Street and 8th Ave
June 6, 2025 at 1:05 PM
I love to cross the street in New York City.
📍54th Street and 8th Ave
📍54th Street and 8th Ave
Sidewalk extension and bike lane proposal on 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. Let's goooooooooo (on the bus in the new bus lane, on a bike in the new bike lane, or on a walk in the new expanded sidewalk)!
June 3, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Sidewalk extension and bike lane proposal on 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. Let's goooooooooo (on the bus in the new bus lane, on a bike in the new bike lane, or on a walk in the new expanded sidewalk)!
Early mail ballots are hitting mailboxes across NYC, so I wanted to share how I’m planning to vote!
This is likely one of the most consequential local elections in years. With turnout in the primary expected to stay under 25%, your vote carries even more weight.
This is likely one of the most consequential local elections in years. With turnout in the primary expected to stay under 25%, your vote carries even more weight.
May 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Early mail ballots are hitting mailboxes across NYC, so I wanted to share how I’m planning to vote!
This is likely one of the most consequential local elections in years. With turnout in the primary expected to stay under 25%, your vote carries even more weight.
This is likely one of the most consequential local elections in years. With turnout in the primary expected to stay under 25%, your vote carries even more weight.
For now I submitted a request for a no standing zone at that intersection and we'll see what they say!
May 23, 2025 at 3:25 PM
For now I submitted a request for a no standing zone at that intersection and we'll see what they say!
I love to complain about how much further we have to go, but it's important to appreciate the wins!
In order, here's what I'm celebrating today:
1. New QBB South Outer Roadway pedestrian path (no photo)
2. New RFK Bridge bike path
3. Davis Center at the Harlem Meer
4. Trash containerization!
In order, here's what I'm celebrating today:
1. New QBB South Outer Roadway pedestrian path (no photo)
2. New RFK Bridge bike path
3. Davis Center at the Harlem Meer
4. Trash containerization!
May 18, 2025 at 4:33 PM
I love to complain about how much further we have to go, but it's important to appreciate the wins!
In order, here's what I'm celebrating today:
1. New QBB South Outer Roadway pedestrian path (no photo)
2. New RFK Bridge bike path
3. Davis Center at the Harlem Meer
4. Trash containerization!
In order, here's what I'm celebrating today:
1. New QBB South Outer Roadway pedestrian path (no photo)
2. New RFK Bridge bike path
3. Davis Center at the Harlem Meer
4. Trash containerization!
Imagine driving in the bike lane and thinking that you found "one weird trick to beat traffic"!
You didn't figure out a back around traffic, you're just breaking the law ya dingus!
You didn't figure out a back around traffic, you're just breaking the law ya dingus!
May 16, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Imagine driving in the bike lane and thinking that you found "one weird trick to beat traffic"!
You didn't figure out a back around traffic, you're just breaking the law ya dingus!
You didn't figure out a back around traffic, you're just breaking the law ya dingus!
Time to hear about the Mayoral hopefuls ideas for transportation in NYC!
February 21, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Time to hear about the Mayoral hopefuls ideas for transportation in NYC!
Subway dog time (she hates it)!
December 19, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Subway dog time (she hates it)!
This seems... wild to me? Building specific ID cards to go *home*? What is this, a dorm? An office?
I wonder if these will be used to eventually tap into turnstiles?
Has anyone seen this before?
I wonder if these will be used to eventually tap into turnstiles?
Has anyone seen this before?
December 10, 2024 at 6:10 PM
This seems... wild to me? Building specific ID cards to go *home*? What is this, a dorm? An office?
I wonder if these will be used to eventually tap into turnstiles?
Has anyone seen this before?
I wonder if these will be used to eventually tap into turnstiles?
Has anyone seen this before?
YouTube: "My longest yeah boy ever"
December 5, 2024 at 11:17 PM
YouTube: "My longest yeah boy ever"
Happy Holiday Subway Train to all who observe (or accidentally observe without planning to get on the special train)!
I love comparing the old etiquette ads to the current subway story ads!
I love comparing the old etiquette ads to the current subway story ads!
December 1, 2024 at 8:25 PM
Happy Holiday Subway Train to all who observe (or accidentally observe without planning to get on the special train)!
I love comparing the old etiquette ads to the current subway story ads!
I love comparing the old etiquette ads to the current subway story ads!
I love that this can read as a "Thanks Obama" meme
November 30, 2024 at 3:00 PM
I love that this can read as a "Thanks Obama" meme
Please come join us on the City Hall steps to rally to end forced broker fees!
Housing is already so expensive in New York City and to add on thousands of dollars in fees just to get a place is absurd!
Housing is already so expensive in New York City and to add on thousands of dollars in fees just to get a place is absurd!
November 8, 2024 at 8:19 PM
Please come join us on the City Hall steps to rally to end forced broker fees!
Housing is already so expensive in New York City and to add on thousands of dollars in fees just to get a place is absurd!
Housing is already so expensive in New York City and to add on thousands of dollars in fees just to get a place is absurd!
🟦 Kamala Harris / Tim Walz
✅ Yes on Prop 1
❌ No on Props 2-6
✅ Yes on Prop 1
❌ No on Props 2-6
October 31, 2024 at 3:48 PM
🟦 Kamala Harris / Tim Walz
✅ Yes on Prop 1
❌ No on Props 2-6
✅ Yes on Prop 1
❌ No on Props 2-6
Stay focused, no distractions, and grind.
October 19, 2024 at 11:17 PM
Stay focused, no distractions, and grind.
This is sick and we should do it in New York ASAP. So many delivery cyclists use the Arrow bikes with the same batteries and if we can get a UL certified version of that then plop these in delivery hubs we would be golden!
July 9, 2023 at 5:19 AM
This is sick and we should do it in New York ASAP. So many delivery cyclists use the Arrow bikes with the same batteries and if we can get a UL certified version of that then plop these in delivery hubs we would be golden!
Bikeshare with a kids seat is so cute and functional!
July 5, 2023 at 10:20 AM
Bikeshare with a kids seat is so cute and functional!
I love Singapore, but holy hell is is car centric. Check out this unmarked crosswalk (you can tell because if the rumble tiles) coming off a slip lane...
July 3, 2023 at 1:15 PM
I love Singapore, but holy hell is is car centric. Check out this unmarked crosswalk (you can tell because if the rumble tiles) coming off a slip lane...
Shot and chaser all in one photo.
June 18, 2023 at 9:37 PM
Shot and chaser all in one photo.