Comparisons
Fribourg vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Switzerland: Sankt Gallen and Neuchatel
Fribourg in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Fribourg rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Fribourg, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Freiburg im Üechtland. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Freiburg im Üechtland peaked in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Fribourg fare in comparison to others in Switzerland? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Fribourg was the 11th-most disconnected out of the 11 regions in Switzerland. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Fribourg ranked 11th in 1975, 10th in 1976-1990, 11th in 1991-2005 and 11th in 2006-2020.
Fribourg in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Fribourg is Freiburg im Üechtland with an SNDi of 3.12, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Freiburg im Üechtland with an SNDi of 3.12, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Freiburg im Üechtland, Freiburg im Üechtland
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Fribourg rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Fribourg, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Freiburg im Üechtland. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Fribourg follow the same region trend.
To date, Fribourg is the 11th-most disconnected out of the 11 regions in Switzerland. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Fribourg ranked 11th in 1975, 11th in 1976-1990, 11th in 1991-2005 and 11th in 2006-2020.