Comparisons
Ohio vs. the other two most closely populated regions in United States: Washington and Michigan
Ohio in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ohio rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Ohio, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Columbus peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Cleveland peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Cincinnati followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
Ohio in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Ohio is North College Hill with an SNDi of 4.74, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Canton with an SNDi of 1.66, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Canton, North College Hill
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ohio rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Ohio, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Ohio follow the same region trend.