Comparisons
Trengganu vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Malaysia: Kelantan and Negeri Sembilan
Trengganu in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Trengganu rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Trengganu, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Kuala Terengganu, Dungun and Chukai. Out of the three cities, Kuala Terengganu and Chukai do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kuala Terengganu peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Chukai followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in Trengganu fare in comparison to others in Malaysia? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Trengganu was the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 13 regions in Malaysia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Malaysia, street construction in Trengganu has become more disconnected. Trengganu ranked 5th in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.
Trengganu in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Trengganu is Kuala Terengganu with an SNDi of 4.1, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Dungun with an SNDi of 3.01, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Dungun, Kuala Terengganu
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Trengganu rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Trengganu, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Kuala Terengganu, Dungun and Chukai. Out of the three cities, Chukai does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Chukai followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
To date, Trengganu is the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 13 regions in Malaysia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Malaysia, the street network in Trengganu has become more disconnected. Trengganu ranked 5th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.