Trends

2.08

SNDi (2020)

170 km

Total street network

1975–2020

Analysis period

Disconnectedness burden of street construction in Sab al Bor

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SNDi
0
0.6
1.2
1.8
<1975
1976–1990
1991–2005
2006–2020

The chart above shows, for each construction period in Sab al Bor, 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 67 km of street added at an SNDi of 2.04. Overall, the SNDi of new street additions followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.

Most recent snapshot

Taking into account the entire (i.e. aggregate) street network in Sab al Bor as of 2020, the overall level of street-network sprawl is 2.08, which is well-connected.

Trends in street network construction

The SNDis of street construction for the respective time periods are 1.99, 2.32, 2.04 and 2.1. Disconnectivity in street construction in Sab al Bor follows a zig-zag trend. In 1975, street construction was most disconnected, while construction was most connected in 1976-1990.

Quantity of street network construction

The street network in Sab al Bor spans a total of 170 kilometers. The period with the greatest volume of street construction was 1991-2005. These roads have an SNDi of 2.04, which is 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 1.99, 2.11, 2.07 and 2.08. Disconnectivity in Sab al Bor's street network follows a zig-zag trend. In 1975, the city was most disconnected; while it was most connected in 1976-1990.