Comparisons
Al Bahr al Ahmar vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Egypt: Matrouh and Shamal Sina'
Al Bahr al Ahmar in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al Bahr al Ahmar was at its lowest in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Al Bahr al Ahmar, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Hurghada. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Al Bahr al Ahmar follow the same region trend.
Al Bahr al Ahmar in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Al Bahr al Ahmar is Hurghada with an SNDi of 1.98, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Hurghada with an SNDi of 1.98, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Hurghada, Hurghada
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Al Bahr al Ahmar was at its lowest in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Al Bahr al Ahmar, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Hurghada. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Hurghada was at its lowest in 1976-1990.