The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Marche peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Marche, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Ancona and Pesaro. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ancona rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Pesaro peaked in 1976-1990.

How do development practices in Marche fare in comparison to others in Italy? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Marche was the 7th-most disconnected out of the 17 regions in Italy. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Marche ranked 7th in 1975, 9th in 1976-1990, 7th in 1991-2005 and 7th in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Marche is Pesaro with an SNDi of 2.07, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Ancona with an SNDi of 2.07, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Ancona, Pesaro

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Marche rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Marche, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Ancona and Pesaro. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Marche follow the same region trend.

To date, Marche is the 6th-most disconnected out of the 17 regions in Italy. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Italy, the street network in Marche has become more disconnected. Marche ranked 7th in 1975, 6th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.