Comparisons
Biskek vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Kyrgyzstan: Osh (city) and Jalal-Abad
Biškek in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Biškek followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Biškek, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Bishkek. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Biškek follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Biškek fare in comparison to others in Kyrgyzstan? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Biškek was the 1st-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Kyrgyzstan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Kyrgyzstan, street construction in Biškek has become more disconnected. Biškek ranked 2nd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.
Biškek in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Biškek is Bishkek with an SNDi of 2.96, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Bishkek with an SNDi of 2.96, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Bishkek, Bishkek
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Biškek rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Biškek, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Bishkek. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Biškek follow the same region trend.
To date, Biškek is the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Kyrgyzstan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Biškek ranked 2nd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.