The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Goiás followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Goiás, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Goiânia, Anápolis and Rio Verde. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Goiânia rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Anápolis rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Rio Verde rose steadily.

How do development practices in Goiás fare in comparison to others in Brazil? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Goiás was the 8th-most disconnected out of the 27 regions in Brazil. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Brazil, street construction in Goiás has become more connected. Goiás ranked 2nd in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 5th in 1991-2005 and 8th in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Goiás is Águas Lindas de Goiás with an SNDi of 3.47, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Jataí with an SNDi of 1.19, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Jataí, Águas Lindas de Goiás

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Goiás rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Goiás, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Goiânia, Anápolis and Rio Verde. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Goiás follow the same region trend.

To date, Goiás is the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 27 regions in Brazil. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Brazil, the street network in Goiás has become more connected. Goiás ranked 2nd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.