Comparisons
Indiana vs. the other two most closely populated regions in United States: Connecticut and Kentucky
Indiana in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Indiana peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Indiana, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Indianapolis, South Bend and Fort Wayne. Out of the three cities, South Bend and Fort Wayne do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in South Bend rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Fort Wayne rose steadily.
Indiana in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Indiana is Lawrence with an SNDi of 4.33, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is South Bend with an SNDi of 1.74, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: South Bend, Lawrence
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Indiana rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Indiana, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Indianapolis, South Bend and Fort Wayne. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Indiana follow the same region trend.