Comparisons

246<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of street additions
246<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of entire street network
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Louisiana vs. the other two most closely populated regions in United States: Georgia and Oklahoma

Louisiana in context: Street-network sprawl of new development

The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Louisiana rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Louisiana, we can consider three of its most populous cities: New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Lafayette. Out of the three cities, Baton Rouge and Lafayette do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Baton Rouge followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Lafayette peaked in 1991-2005.

Louisiana in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Louisiana is Lafayette with an SNDi of 3.39, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is New Orleans with an SNDi of 2.83, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: New Orleans, Lafayette

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Louisiana rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Louisiana, we can consider three of its most populous cities: New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Lafayette. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Louisiana follow the same region trend.