![Close up greyscale picture of newspapers](/sites/g/files/omnuum10826/files/styles/hwp_21_9__1920x825/public/datasmart/files/twidlarge_49.jpg?itok=KLPC_1vo) # \#ThisWeekInData January 19, 2024 A Weekly Roundup of the Latest Civic Data News January 19, 2024 - January 19, 2024 - [Civic Data](/civic-data) ## NextCity: [America’s Biggest Universal Basic Mobility Experiment Is Taking Place in L.A.](https://nextcity.org/urbanist-news/big-universal-basic-mobility-experiment-los-angeles-mobility-wallet) The Los Angeles Department of Transportation and LA Metro are providing 1,000 South Los Angeles residents with a "mobility wallet" containing $150 per month for transportation. The funds can be used for various modes of transportation, excluding car ownership expenses, aiming to enhance mobility for low-income residents and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in a year-long pilot program. Early data shows how residents are using the different modes of transit, which will help guide future decisions about public transportation and mobility as a service. ## Route Fifty: [Do land-use reforms spur housing development? You betcha.](https://www.route-fifty.com/management/2024/01/do-land-use-reforms-spur-housing-development-you-betcha/393154/) Minneapolis increased its housing stock by 12 percent between 2017 and 2022, with rents growing at just 1 percent, attributed to policies eliminating single-family zoning, reducing parking requirements, and streamlining approval processes, according to a study by Pew Charitable Trusts. The city's approach resulted in the construction of nearly 21,000 new units, with a focus on large multifamily buildings along commercial corridors and public transit areas, while homelessness in the region decreased by 12 percent. ## CT Insider: [How common are evictions where you live in CT? See town-by-town data](https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/ct-evictions-data-town-by-town-18600707.php) Eviction filings in Connecticut remained 5 percent higher than pre-pandemic levels in 2023, with a notable concentration in cities; Hartford recorded the highest number of filings followed by Bridgeport. Additionally, a rise in "no-cause evictions" has become more common, constituting 11 percent of all filings in 2023. Housing advocates and lawmakers are using this data to develop policies aimed at protecting low-income renters. ## Vera Institute of Justice: [Police Are Stopping Fewer Drivers — and It’s Increasing Safety](https://www.vera.org/news/police-are-stopping-fewer-drivers-and-its-increasing-safety) In 2023, the movement to limit non-safety-related traffic stops gained momentum, with evidence showing positive outcomes, including reduced racial disparities and no negative impact on traffic safety or crime. The promising results have encouraged several jurisdictions to consider similar policies, with law enforcement personnel attesting to the positive impact on community relations and public safety, emphasizing the importance of data-driven approaches to traffic enforcement. ## About the Author ### Data-Smart City Solutions See also:- [ Civic Data ](/topics/civic-data) Share on:- [ Facebook ](#) - [ Twitter ](#) - [ Linkedin ](#)