Comparisons
Rostov vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Russia: Krasnodar and Tatarstan
Rostov in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Rostov rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Rostov, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Rostov-on-Don, Taganrog and Shakhty. Out of the three cities, Taganrog does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Taganrog peaked in 1991-2005.
Rostov in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Rostov is Bataysk with an SNDi of 3.13, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Rostov-on-Don with an SNDi of 2.09, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Rostov-on-Don, Bataysk
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Rostov rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Rostov, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Rostov-on-Don, Taganrog and Shakhty. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Rostov follow the same region trend.