Comparisons
Rhode Island vs. the other two most closely populated regions in United States: Kansas and New Jersey
Rhode Island in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Rhode Island rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Rhode Island, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Providence. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Providence peaked in 1991-2005.
Rhode Island in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Rhode Island is Providence with an SNDi of 2.6, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Providence with an SNDi of 2.6, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Providence, Providence
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Rhode Island rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Rhode Island, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Providence. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Rhode Island follow the same region trend.