Comparisons
Ticino vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Switzerland: Sankt Gallen and Fribourg
Ticino in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ticino rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Ticino, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Lugano. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Lugano peaked in 1991-2005.
Ticino in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Ticino is Lugano with an SNDi of 3.7, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Lugano with an SNDi of 3.7, which is relatively sprawly. See trends for these cities: Lugano, Lugano
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ticino rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Ticino, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Lugano. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Ticino follow the same region trend.