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

How do development practices in Sardegna fare in comparison to others in Italy? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Sardegna was the 6th-most disconnected out of the 17 regions in Italy. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Italy, street construction in Sardegna has become more connected. Sardegna ranked 4th in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Sardegna is Sassari with an SNDi of 2.68, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Cagliari with an SNDi of 2.59, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Cagliari, Sassari

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

To date, Sardegna is the 3rd-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 Sardegna has become more disconnected. Sardegna ranked 4th in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.