Comparisons
Saratov vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Russia: Krasnoyarsk and Volgograd
Saratov in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Saratov rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Saratov, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Saratov, Engels and Balakovo. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Saratov follow the same region trend.
Saratov in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Saratov is Balashov with an SNDi of 3.2, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Balakovo with an SNDi of 2.26, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Balakovo, Balashov
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Saratov rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Saratov, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Saratov, Engels and Balakovo. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Saratov follow the same region trend.