Trends
2.44
SNDi (2020)190 km
Total street network1975–2020
Analysis periodDisconnectedness burden of street construction in Al-Rifa'i
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The chart above shows, for each construction period in Al-Rifa'i, the SNDi of new street additions (bar height) and the volume added (bar width), so that bar area reflects the total disconnectedness burden of that period's construction. The 1991-2005 period contributed the greatest disconnectedness burden, with 69 km of street added at an SNDi of 2.54. Overall, the SNDi of new street additions followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease.
Most recent snapshot
Taking into account the entire (i.e. aggregate) street network in Al-Rifa'i as of 2020, the overall level of street-network sprawl is 2.44, which is relatively well-connected.
Trends in street network construction
The SNDis of street construction for the respective time periods are 3.18, 2.16, 2.54 and 2.18. Disconnectivity in street construction in Al-Rifa'i follows a zig-zag trend. In 1976-1990, street construction was most disconnected, while construction was most connected in 1975.
Quantity of street network construction
The street network in Al-Rifa'i spans a total of 190 kilometers. The period with the greatest volume of street construction was 1991-2005. These roads have an SNDi of 2.54, which is relatively well-connected.
Effect on the aggregate network
New construction in each period adds to the total stock of streets, but does not change streets that have already been built. Therefore, it has a limited effect on the street network as a whole. The SNDis of the aggregate street network in the respective time periods are 3.18, 2.55, 2.55 and 2.44. Overall, the SNDi of the aggregate street network has fallen: the street network in Al-Rifa'i has become more connected.