Comparisons
Oberosterreich vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Austria: Steiermark and Salzburg
Oberösterreich in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Oberösterreich rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Oberösterreich, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Linz and Wels. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Oberösterreich follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Oberösterreich fare in comparison to others in Austria? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Oberösterreich was the 5th-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in Austria. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Austria, street construction in Oberösterreich has become more connected. Oberösterreich ranked 4th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 5th in 2006-2020.
Oberösterreich in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Oberösterreich is Wels with an SNDi of 2.3, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Linz with an SNDi of 2.19, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Linz, Wels
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Oberösterreich rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Oberösterreich, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Linz and Wels. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Oberösterreich follow the same region trend.
To date, Oberösterreich is the 4th-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in Austria. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Oberösterreich ranked 4th in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.