Trends
2.5
SNDi (2020)710 km
Total street network1975–2020
Analysis periodDisconnectedness burden of street construction in `Ar`ar
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The chart above shows, for each construction period in `Ar`ar, the SNDi of new street additions (bar height) and the volume added (bar width), so that bar area reflects the total disconnectedness burden of that period's construction. The 2006-2020 period contributed the greatest disconnectedness burden, with 220 km of street added at an SNDi of 2.66. Overall, the SNDi of new street additions followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
Most recent snapshot
Taking into account the entire (i.e. aggregate) street network in `Ar`ar as of 2020, the overall level of street-network sprawl is 2.5, which is relatively well-connected.
Trends in street network construction
The SNDis of street construction for the respective time periods are 2.42, 2.57, 2.44 and 2.66. Disconnectivity in street construction in `Ar`ar follows a zig-zag trend. In 1975, street construction was most disconnected, while construction was most connected in 2006-2020.
Quantity of street network construction
The street network in `Ar`ar spans a total of 710 kilometers. The period with the greatest volume of street construction was 2006-2020. These roads have an SNDi of 2.66, which is relatively well-connected.
Effect on the aggregate network
New construction in each period adds to the total stock of streets, but does not change streets that have already been built. Therefore, it has a limited effect on the street network as a whole. The SNDis of the aggregate street network in the respective time periods are 2.42, 2.45, 2.44 and 2.5. Disconnectivity in `Ar`ar's street network follows a zig-zag trend. In 1975, the city was most disconnected; while it was most connected in 2006-2020.