Comparisons
Bourgogne-Franche-Comte vs. the other two most closely populated regions in France: Bretagne and Centre-Val de Loire
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Dijon, Besançon and Belfort. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Dijon peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Besançon peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Belfort followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté fare in comparison to others in France? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté was the 7th-most disconnected out of the 13 regions in France. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in France, street construction in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté has become more connected. Bourgogne-Franche-Comté ranked 2nd in 1975, 6th in 1976-1990, 7th in 1991-2005 and 7th in 2006-2020.
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté is Montbéliard with an SNDi of 2.95, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Dijon with an SNDi of 2.09, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Dijon, Montbéliard
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Dijon, Besançon and Belfort. Out of the three cities, Dijon does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Dijon peaked in 1991-2005.
To date, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté is the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 13 regions in France. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in France, the street network in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté has become more connected. Bourgogne-Franche-Comté ranked 2nd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.