Comparisons
Utah vs. the other two most closely populated regions in United States: Oregon and Missouri
Utah in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Utah peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Utah, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Salt Lake City, Provo and Layton. Out of the three cities, Layton does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Layton rose steadily.
Utah in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Utah is Salt Lake City with an SNDi of 3.75, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Spanish Fork with an SNDi of 2.7, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Spanish Fork, Salt Lake City
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Utah rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Utah, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Salt Lake City, Provo and Layton. Out of the three cities, Salt Lake City does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Salt Lake City peaked in 1991-2005.