Comparisons
Rio de Janeiro vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Brazil: Minas Gerais and Parana
Rio de Janeiro in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Rio de Janeiro followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Rio de Janeiro, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Rio de Janeiro, Niterói and Volta Redonda. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Rio de Janeiro follow the same region trend.
Rio de Janeiro in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Rio de Janeiro is Conselheiro Paulino with an SNDi of 6.84, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Itaguaí with an SNDi of 2.43, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Itaguaí, Conselheiro Paulino
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Rio de Janeiro rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Rio de Janeiro, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Rio de Janeiro, Niterói and Volta Redonda. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Rio de Janeiro follow the same region trend.