Comparisons
Aargau vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Switzerland: Lucerne and Ticino
Aargau in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Aargau rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Aargau, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Olten, Wettingen and Aarau. Out of the three cities, Olten does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Olten peaked in 1991-2005.
Aargau in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Aargau is Olten with an SNDi of 2.51, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Aarau with an SNDi of 1.92, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Aarau, Olten
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Aargau rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Aargau, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Olten, Wettingen and Aarau. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Aargau follow the same region trend.