Comparisons
Johor vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Malaysia: Sabah and Pulau Pinang
Johor in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Johor rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Johor, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Johor Bahru, Kluang and Kulai. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Johor Bahru followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kluang followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kulai followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in Johor fare in comparison to others in Malaysia? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Johor was the 6th-most disconnected out of the 13 regions in Malaysia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Malaysia, street construction in Johor has become more connected. Johor ranked 4th in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 5th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.
Johor in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Johor is Johor Bahru with an SNDi of 4.34, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Kluang with an SNDi of 3.18, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Kluang, Johor Bahru
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Johor rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Johor, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Johor Bahru, Kluang and Kulai. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Johor follow the same region trend.
To date, Johor is the 5th-most disconnected out of the 13 regions in Malaysia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Malaysia, the street network in Johor has become more connected. Johor ranked 4th in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 5th in 2006-2020.