Comparisons
Shiga vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Japan: Nagano and Ehime
Shiga in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Shiga followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Shiga, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Otsu, Hikone and Ohmi-Hachiman. Out of the three cities, Otsu and Ohmi-Hachiman do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Otsu peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ohmi-Hachiman peaked in 1991-2005.
Shiga in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Shiga is Otsu with an SNDi of 2.67, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Nagahama with an SNDi of 1.9, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Nagahama, Otsu
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Shiga rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Shiga, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Otsu, Hikone and Ohmi-Hachiman. Out of the three cities, Otsu does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Otsu peaked in 1991-2005.