The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Leyte rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Leyte, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Tacloban and Ormoc. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tacloban peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ormoc peaked in 1991-2005.

How do development practices in Leyte fare in comparison to others in Philippines? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Leyte was the 30th-most disconnected out of the 57 regions in Philippines. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Philippines, street construction in Leyte has become more connected. Leyte ranked 12th in 1975, 25th in 1976-1990, 41st in 1991-2005 and 30th in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Leyte is Ormoc with an SNDi of 4.99, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Tacloban with an SNDi of 4.94, which is very sprawly. See trends for these cities: Tacloban, Ormoc

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Leyte rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Leyte, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Tacloban and Ormoc. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Leyte follow the same region trend.

To date, Leyte is the 32nd-most disconnected out of the 57 regions in Philippines. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Philippines, the street network in Leyte has become more connected. Leyte ranked 12th in 1975, 18th in 1976-1990, 31st in 1991-2005 and 32nd in 2006-2020.