Comparisons
Bern vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Switzerland: Vaud and Basel-Landschaft
Bern in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bern followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Bern, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Bern, Biel/Bienne and Thun. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Bern follow the same region trend.
Bern in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Bern is Thun with an SNDi of 2.99, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Biel/Bienne with an SNDi of 1.78, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Biel/Bienne, Thun
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Bern rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Bern, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Bern, Biel/Bienne and Thun. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Bern follow the same region trend.