Cities: Skylines 2: The Ultimate Guide to Traffic and Transportation
Hello everyone! Welcome back to another development diary of Cities: Skylines II. Today, we'll take a look at the public and cargo transportation options available to you as you build your dream city!
An integral part of a city's functioning is its efficient public transportation system. In a fledgling city, citizens can be transported using buses and taxis, and as the city grows, there is the opportunity to invest in other transportation systems such as tram and subway networks.
Public Transportation in Cities: Skylines 2
Buses are the first available mode of transportation and form the backbone of the urban transportation network in the early game. They require a bus depot for regular maintenance.
Taxis are a staple in most cities, and that holds true in Cities: Skylines II as well. Taxis require a taxi depot for maintenance.
Trains, Trams, and Subways
Trains transport large numbers of passengers and cargo, and while their infrastructure size makes them better suited for intercity transportation, they can also be used locally. To create train lines, you must first build a train yard.
A tram is a relatively flexible option for light rail vehicles when expanding the public transportation network in a growing city. A tram depot is required to establish a tram network.
Waterways provide both passenger and cargo transportation options
The subway is a fast option for local public transportation with high capacity. Similar to trains, the subway requires a subway station to provide trains for the lines.
Air Transportation in Cities: Skylines 2
Air transportation is a fast intercity option for both passengers and cargo.
Cargo Types in Cities: Skylines 2
In addition to delivery vans, freight trains are the backbone of land transportation for resources. Once a freight train terminal has been built, companies can use it as a hub for incoming and outgoing shipments.
Due to the large amounts of resources being transported to and from the terminal, it can generate a lot of truck traffic. Therefore, it is crucial to prioritize road connections to the terminal to avoid traffic congestion.
Cargo ships can transport huge amounts of freight
They are slower than trains but not hindered by heavy traffic on the roads. Air cargo transportation becomes available once the airport is upgraded with a cargo terminal.
New Game with Transport Lines
In Cities: Skylines, only buses, taxis, and trams had depots. Trains and subways would depart directly from the stations once a line was created. In Cities: Skylines II, each land-based public transportation mode has a depot or yard where vehicles appear and maintenance takes place.
Conclusion
Cities: Skylines 2 brings a variety of improvements and new features, especially in the area of the transportation system. Whether you're planning to build your own mega city or simply a fan of urban infrastructure, this game has something for everyone!
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