Comparisons
Apulia vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Italy: Toscana and Emilia-Romagna
Apulia in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Apulia followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Apulia, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Bari, Taranto and Foggia. Out of the three cities, Taranto and Foggia do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Taranto peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Foggia peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Apulia fare in comparison to others in Italy? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Apulia was the 1st-most disconnected out of the 17 regions in Italy. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Apulia ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.
Apulia in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Apulia is Bari with an SNDi of 2.83, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Altamura with an SNDi of 1.2, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Altamura, Bari
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Apulia rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Apulia, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Bari, Taranto and Foggia. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Apulia follow the same region trend.
To date, Apulia is the 1st-most disconnected out of the 17 regions in Italy. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Apulia ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.