I'm wondering if this is a common-law issue or poor insurance culture or corruption.
Notably Europe generally has a top notch insurance culture. And civil law + insurance might reduce lawsuits.
That said, look at Latvia and railbaltica. It's a shitshow, so maybe corruption.
Absolutely. Walking and cycling in LA is hell because it's so fucking how. The heat is mainly because of the streets not LA.
Other SoCal cities are way nicer to walk in