Comparisons
Bahia vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Brazil: Rio Grande do Sul and Parana
Bahia in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bahia followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Bahia, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Salvador, Feira de Santana and Vitória da Conquista. Out of the three cities, Salvador and Vitória da Conquista do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Salvador rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Vitória da Conquista rose steadily.
Bahia in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Bahia is Salvador with an SNDi of 4.38, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Guanambi with an SNDi of 1.21, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Guanambi, Salvador
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Bahia followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Bahia, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Salvador, Feira de Santana and Vitória da Conquista. Out of the three cities, Salvador and Vitória da Conquista do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Salvador rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Vitória da Conquista rose steadily.