Comparisons
Surt vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Libya: Darnah and Al Wahat
Surt in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Surt peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Surt, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Sirte. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Sirte rose steadily.
How do development practices in Surt fare in comparison to others in Libya? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Surt was the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 11 regions in Libya. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Surt ranked 2nd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.
Surt in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Surt is Sirte with an SNDi of 2.1, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Sirte with an SNDi of 2.1, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Sirte, Sirte
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Surt rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Surt, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Sirte. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Surt follow the same region trend.
To date, Surt is the 4th-most disconnected out of the 11 regions in Libya. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Libya, the street network in Surt has become more connected. Surt ranked 2nd in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.