Comparisons
Pulau Pinang vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Malaysia: Perak and Sarawak
Pulau Pinang in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Pulau Pinang rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Pulau Pinang, we can consider three of its most populous cities: George Town, Bukit Mertajam and Simpang Ampat. Out of the three cities, Bukit Mertajam does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bukit Mertajam followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
Pulau Pinang in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Pulau Pinang is Bukit Mertajam with an SNDi of 4.19, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is George Town with an SNDi of 3.85, which is relatively sprawly. See trends for these cities: George Town, Bukit Mertajam
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Pulau Pinang rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Pulau Pinang, we can consider three of its most populous cities: George Town, Bukit Mertajam and Simpang Ampat. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Pulau Pinang follow the same region trend.