Trends
2.16
SNDi (2020)230 km
Total street network1975–2020
Analysis periodDisconnectedness burden of street construction in Saad Al-Abdulla
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The chart above shows, for each construction period in Saad Al-Abdulla, 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 120 km of street added at an SNDi of 2.05. 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 Saad Al-Abdulla as of 2020, the overall level of street-network sprawl is 2.16, which is well-connected.
Trends in street network construction
The SNDis of street construction for the respective time periods are 2.13, 2.51, 2.05 and 2.43. Disconnectivity in street construction in Saad Al-Abdulla follows a zig-zag trend. In 1991-2005, street construction was most disconnected, while construction was most connected in 1976-1990.
Quantity of street network construction
The street network in Saad Al-Abdulla spans a total of 230 kilometers. It is dominated by roads constructed in 1991-2005. These roads have an SNDi of 2.05, 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 2.13, 2.21, 2.09 and 2.16. Disconnectivity in Saad Al-Abdulla's street network follows a zig-zag trend. In 1991-2005, the city was most disconnected; while it was most connected in 1976-1990.