The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bayern peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Bayern, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Munich, Nuremberg and Augsburg. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Munich followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Nuremberg peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Augsburg followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.

How do development practices in Bayern fare in comparison to others in Germany? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Bayern was the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 16 regions in Germany. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Germany, street construction in Bayern has become more disconnected. Bayern ranked 8th in 1975, 10th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Bayern is Würzburg with an SNDi of 2.35, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Munich with an SNDi of 1.39, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Munich, Würzburg

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

To date, Bayern is the 8th-most disconnected out of the 16 regions in Germany. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Bayern ranked 8th in 1975, 8th in 1976-1990, 8th in 1991-2005 and 8th in 2006-2020.