Trends

1.85

SNDi (2020)

98 km

Total street network

1975–2020

Analysis period

Disconnectedness burden of street construction in Bayt al Faqih

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SNDi
0
0.7
1.4
2.1
<1975
1976–1990
1991–2005
2006–2020

The chart above shows, for each construction period in Bayt al Faqih, 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 1976-1990 period contributed the greatest disconnectedness burden, with 49 km of street added at an SNDi of 2.01. 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 Bayt al Faqih as of 2020, the overall level of street-network sprawl is 1.85, which is very well-connected.

Trends in street network construction

The SNDis of street construction for the respective time periods are 1.61, 2.01, 1.76 and 2.75. Disconnectivity in street construction in Bayt al Faqih 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 Bayt al Faqih spans a total of 98 kilometers. It is dominated by roads constructed in 1976-1990. These roads have an SNDi of 2.01, 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 1.61, 1.8, 1.8 and 1.85. Disconnectivity in Bayt al Faqih's street network follows a zig-zag trend. In 1975, the city was most disconnected; while it was most connected in 2006-2020.