Comparisons
Quebec vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Canada: British Columbia and Alberta
Québec in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Québec followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Québec, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Montreal, Quebec and Gatineau. Out of the three cities, Montreal and Quebec do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Montreal rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Quebec peaked in 1976-1990.
Québec in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Québec is Repentigny with an SNDi of 3.85, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Sherbrooke with an SNDi of 2.17, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Sherbrooke, Repentigny
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Québec rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Québec, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Montreal, Quebec and Gatineau. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Québec follow the same region trend.