Comparisons
Wisconsin vs. the other two most closely populated regions in United States: Maryland and Missouri
Wisconsin in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Wisconsin rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Wisconsin, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Milwaukee, Madison and Green Bay. Out of the three cities, Milwaukee and Madison do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Milwaukee followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Madison peaked in 1991-2005.
Wisconsin in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Wisconsin is Westhaven Trails with an SNDi of 3.32, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Milwaukee with an SNDi of 1.59, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Milwaukee, Westhaven Trails
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Wisconsin rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Wisconsin, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Milwaukee, Madison and Green Bay. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Wisconsin follow the same region trend.