Wednesday’s Headlines Ask How Much a Life Is Worth

There isn't much of a financial penalty for drivers who kill pedestrians — even if those drivers are cops.

12:01 AM EDT on September 27, 2023

Cops kill hundreds of people every year during police pursuits, including innocent bystanders — and cities often place strict caps on how much they can legally compensate their loved ones in civil suits after. (Streetsblog USA)
"Cool pavement" that reflects the sun's rays can actually make pedestrians feel even hotter. (City Lab)
European insurance companies are starting to study air quality as part of the basis for projecting future safety net costs. (The Guardian)
Looking back on 2020's Project Connect transit referendum, Austin leaders called it a defining moment for the city. (KXAN)
L.A. Metro ridership was up 13 percent in August compared to a year ago, the ninth consecutive month of growth. (Metro Magazine)
Long-term funding will be needed to keep bike-sharing open in Houston after BCycle's demise. (Houston Public Media)
Everything you ever wanted to know about accounting at Denver's transit agency, but were afraid to ask. (Colorado Public Radio)
In one of the most bike-friendly cities in the U.S. — Cambridge, Massachusetts — cyclists are preparing for hard-fought city elections. (Day)
Iowa City and Cedar Rapids are considering a bus rapid transit line connecting the two cities. (CBS 2)
Young people in the Bay Area have created a campaign to combat gender-based harassment on transit. (Transit Center)
Apparently Deion Sanders is above the law, based on the outrage about the Colorado football coach getting a ticket for his illegally parked Lamborghini. (Outkick)