The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tolima followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Tolima, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Ibagué and Espinal. Out of the two cities, Ibagué does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ibagué rose steadily.

How do development practices in Tolima fare in comparison to others in Colombia? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Tolima was the 15th-most disconnected out of the 30 regions in Colombia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Colombia, street construction in Tolima has become more disconnected. Tolima ranked 17th in 1975, 13th in 1976-1990, 19th in 1991-2005 and 15th in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Tolima is Ibagué with an SNDi of 3.17, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Espinal with an SNDi of 1.96, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Espinal, Ibagué

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Tolima followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Tolima, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Ibagué and Espinal. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ibagué rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Espinal peaked in 1976-1990.

To date, Tolima is the 17th-most disconnected out of the 30 regions in Colombia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Tolima ranked 17th in 1975, 16th in 1976-1990, 17th in 1991-2005 and 17th in 2006-2020.