The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Rheinland-Pfalz followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Rheinland-Pfalz, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Koblenz, Trier and Kaiserslautern. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Koblenz peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Trier rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kaiserslautern peaked in 1991-2005.

How do development practices in Rheinland-Pfalz fare in comparison to others in Germany? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Rheinland-Pfalz was the 15th-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 Rheinland-Pfalz has become more disconnected. Rheinland-Pfalz ranked 16th in 1975, 16th in 1976-1990, 16th in 1991-2005 and 15th in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Rheinland-Pfalz is Neuwied with an SNDi of 3.91, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Kaiserslautern with an SNDi of 1.91, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Kaiserslautern, Neuwied

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

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