Comparisons
Rheinland-Pfalz vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Germany: Thuringen and Sachsen-Anhalt
Rheinland-Pfalz in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Rheinland-Pfalz followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Rheinland-Pfalz, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Koblenz, Trier and Kaiserslautern. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Koblenz peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Trier rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kaiserslautern peaked in 1991-2005.
Rheinland-Pfalz in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Rheinland-Pfalz is Neuwied with an SNDi of 3.91, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Kaiserslautern with an SNDi of 1.91, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Kaiserslautern, Neuwied
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Rheinland-Pfalz rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Rheinland-Pfalz, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Koblenz, Trier and Kaiserslautern. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Rheinland-Pfalz follow the same region trend.