Trends
2.27
SNDi (2020)660 km
Total street network1975–2020
Analysis periodDisconnectedness burden of street construction in Sakaka
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The chart above shows, for each construction period in Sakaka, 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 1991-2005 period contributed the greatest disconnectedness burden, with 260 km of street added at an SNDi of 2.2. Overall, the SNDi of new street additions followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease.
Most recent snapshot
Taking into account the entire (i.e. aggregate) street network in Sakaka as of 2020, the overall level of street-network sprawl is 2.27, which is well-connected.
Trends in street network construction
The SNDis of street construction for the respective time periods are 2.33, 2.38, 2.2 and 2.23. Disconnectivity in street construction in Sakaka follows a zig-zag trend. In 1991-2005, street construction was most disconnected, while construction was most connected in 1976-1990.
Quantity of street network construction
The street network in Sakaka spans a total of 660 kilometers. The period with the greatest volume of street construction was 1991-2005. These roads have an SNDi of 2.2, which is 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 2.33, 2.34, 2.28 and 2.27. The aggregate street network in Sakaka increased in disconnectivity initially,but the trend has turned around after 1990.