Comparisons
Utrecht vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Netherlands: Gelderland and Overijssel
Utrecht in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Utrecht peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Utrecht, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Utrecht, Amersfoort and Veenendaal. Out of the three cities, Amersfoort and Veenendaal do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Amersfoort followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Veenendaal followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
Utrecht in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Utrecht is Utrecht with an SNDi of 1.9, which is very well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Houten with an SNDi of 1.58, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Houten, Utrecht
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Utrecht rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Utrecht, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Utrecht, Amersfoort and Veenendaal. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Utrecht follow the same region trend.