Comparisons

3456<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of street additions
3456<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of entire street network
ColoradoOhioWashington

Colorado vs. the other two most closely populated regions in United States: Ohio and Washington

Colorado in context: Street-network sprawl of new development

The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Colorado peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Colorado, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Denver, Colorado Springs and Fort Collins. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Colorado follow the same region trend.

Colorado in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Colorado is Grand Junction with an SNDi of 3.85, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Mineral Palace with an SNDi of 2.01, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Mineral Palace, Grand Junction

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Colorado rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Colorado, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Denver, Colorado Springs and Fort Collins. Out of the three cities, Fort Collins does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Fort Collins peaked in 1991-2005.