Comparisons
Orenburg vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Russia: Yaroslavl' and Ul'yanovsk
Orenburg in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Orenburg rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Orenburg, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Orenburg, Orsk and Novotroitsk. Out of the three cities, Orsk and Novotroitsk do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Orsk peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Novotroitsk peaked in 1976-1990.
Orenburg in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Orenburg is Buzuluk with an SNDi of 2.24, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Novotroitsk with an SNDi of 1.26, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Novotroitsk, Buzuluk
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Orenburg rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Orenburg, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Orenburg, Orsk and Novotroitsk. Out of the three cities, Novotroitsk does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Novotroitsk peaked in 1976-1990.