Comparisons
Bretagne vs. the other two most closely populated regions in France: Centre-Val de Loire and Bourgogne-Franche-Comte
Bretagne in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bretagne peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Bretagne, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Rennes, Brest and Lorient. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Rennes followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Brest followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Lorient rose steadily.
Bretagne in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Bretagne is Lorient with an SNDi of 2.73, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Rennes with an SNDi of 1.87, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Rennes, Lorient
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Bretagne rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Bretagne, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Rennes, Brest and Lorient. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Bretagne follow the same region trend.