| NEWS | Car Town from p 15 pected to be completed soon. She added that the bollards worked as intended, which is to keep cars from using the bike lane. “The bollards are meant to stop cars, but they are not designed to be indestructi- ble, as that would increase risk to people walking, biking, and driving,” Patton wrote. “That they were hit by vehicles does highlight the need for the devices, as the vehicles would have otherwise driven within the two-way protected bicycle lanes, potentially endangering people rid- ing bicycles.” Patton said that the Street Transporta- tion Department doesn’t know for sure yet why the bollards were damaged. “Without knowing more about how or when the bollards were hit, or if the driver was speeding or impaired, we cannot spec- ulate as to why the bollards were dam- aged,” she wrote. “The city will continue to promote educational information about the new two-way protected bicycle lanes. Any change to a street will take time for traffic patterns to settle, which is why we post sig- nage in the area to alert people to changes.” Buckel said that while he has no issues using the bike lanes as an experienced cy- clist, he worries that younger or less savvy We’re Hiring! Phoenix New Times has an immediate opening for a full-time news writer to con- tinue our record of hard-hitting reporting. We’re looking for a journalist with a solid news background to cover developing sto- ries through the week and find news of in- terest to our educated urban readership. Staff writers work under the guidance of an experienced editor in a small but scrappy newsroom with a history of excellence, in- cluding numerous national and regional re- porting awards. We value ambitious reporting, well- crafted prose, an engaging voice and savvy use of social media. Ideal candidates will have the proven ability to report and write well in diverse areas, such as politics, public health, business, environmental issues, law and government. Salary is 40K. Benefits include, but are Screenshot via City of Phoenix riders could be endangered by careless drivers who try to use the new 3rd Avenue bike lane. “It’s exciting to see more cycling infra- structure come to Phoenix — I feel safe out there,” he said. But, he added, “If I had kids The new two-way protected bike lane runs along 3rd Avenue in Central Phoenix between Roosevelt and McDowell. that were out there riding, I’d be paranoid. I’d be worried about them.” not limited to, paid time off, 401K, flexible spending accounts, medical/dental/vision insurance. Qualified applicants should send their best news clips, a resume and a cover letter to: [email protected]. — DAVID HUDNALL 21 phoenixnewtimes.com | CONTENTS | FEEDBACK | OPINION | NEWS | FEATURE | NIGHT+DAY | CULTURE | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | PHOENIX NEW TIMES JUNE 24TH – JUNE 30TH, 2021
