Comparisons
Baja California vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Mexico: Puebla and Tamaulipas
Baja California in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Baja California followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Baja California, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Tijuana, Mexicali and Ensenada. Out of the three cities, Mexicali does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mexicali rose steadily.
Baja California in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Baja California is San Luis with an SNDi of 6.71, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Mexicali with an SNDi of 2.46, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Mexicali, San Luis
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Baja California rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Baja California, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Tijuana, Mexicali and Ensenada. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Baja California follow the same region trend.