How City Planning Helped Transform a Peninsula into Traffic Free Streets!

[@drew2794]

"Bus lanes are good, but the do tend to confuse people." True in game and true in real life. 24:05

[@Backnews97]

Once in Switzerland I did enter on the opposite side of a one way bus only road because I didn't understand the signals and the navi was bringing me there! Then I met a bus on coming to me and I had to reverse all the road back! I was so ashamed but still confused because the navi wanted me to go in any case through that road

[@bulwinkle]

You make this game look so easy. Sometimes when I play it seems to be a lesson on running from one disaster to another.

[@codeman99-dev]

Comes down to planning. Since he's recording he has to have a pretty solid plan before he starts off. Notice how he makes very few actual decisions through the duration of the video. What you are not seeing is the multiple hours of him just staring at the city.

[@BiffaPlaysCitiesSkylines]

I cut out a lot of "um" and "er" 👍

[@Emily_Quinn]

University district called "Smart Tea Pants"

[@BiffaPlaysCitiesSkylines]

Love it 👍

[@andrewcampkin3046]

@scoopsmagoo My suggestion, just dive in with the vanilla game and see what happens. Put the mods on later if you want.

[@Ulysses_S_Grant_18]

@@BiffaPlaysCitiesSkylines biffa my computer is a potato what mods do you recommend

[@MaryJane-tp3qd]

scoopsmagoo it’s noobs

[@arne4926-x8o]

UniversiTEA

[@JeneralMills]

I have to say, watching your videos has really helped me make cities that dont get totally bogged down. Used to get less than 50% traffic by the time I hit 20k population, newest city just reached 80k and has 85%! Great vids Biffa

[@BiffaPlaysCitiesSkylines]

Nice :-)

[@lukiii5466]

i want LiberTea Island

[@CRemy-pk1fh]

*yes*

[@Vairoon]

*-no-*

[@brandonhachey2879]

thats a little bit like in gta4LOL GOOD NAME!!

[@B0nd07]

The problem I have with the new automatic lane arrows (at least in a right side drive city like this) is illustrated perfectly @25:11. To keep traffic moving on a two lane road at a four-way intersections, you would want the turning lane that cuts across traffic to be dedicated; the opposite of what it does. For example, here you would want the left lane to be left turn only and the right lane to be straight and right, since neither of these actions have to wait for oncoming traffic.

[@paulsaunders193]

Correct! I've been studying the lane arrows in my own city and they don't all follow the same pattern. It's left hand drive here and at one junction it may be lane 1 left only and lane 2 straight on and right, but at the next junction it may be lane 1 left and straight on, lane 2 right only. It all depends on the what kind of junction it is and how much traffic comes from each direction. As a general rule though, what you said makes the most sense, especially at traffic lights. Often a 2 lane road (1 each way) will split into an asymmetrical road (2/1 or 3/1) just before the junction (especially if it's busy). Changing to 3/1 at the junction is the best way to split the traffic at lights.

[@KaybsGaming]

I think it depends on which is the major road. The major road needs a dedicated "cross traffic" left lane, and share straight and right, as they are both "free". The subsidiary road should dual straight and left, leaving a dedicated right turn lane. For the subsidiary road, going straight or left crosses the main roads traffic. If you have time to do one, you have time to do the other. Subsidiary roads right turning lane have a greater chance of sneaking through, and you don't want them stuck behind people waiting to get straight through.

[@paulsaunders193]

@@KaybsGaming Yes, I agree, if there's no traffic lights and the major road has priority. If there are traffic lights, there's often a short slip road (left in my case, right in yours) that acts as a turning lane and bypasses the lights. Easy enough to add if you have a bit of space on the corner, otherwise an asymmetrical 3/1 road works better.

[@jaypeeters]

A ferry stop would be a fine addition too your metro and bus in the new area. I am not a city skylines player. Just really enjoy your city building!

[@JessWLStuart]

You need a restaurant on the Earl Grey Isle called "Posh Nosh"! And a mountain golf course sounds heavenly! Could you have a ski resort in the mountains, too?

[@sanbo20]

Biffa just so you know you were looking at the number of workers/number of available jobs stat not the number of workers to upgrade stat, the number of workers to upgrade stat is on the left hand side of the info box. For example your farm has 110 workers, and 115 available jobs, but you need 150 workers to upgrade. In all of your industries you need to provide more jobs for the area to be able to upgrade.

[@BiffaPlaysCitiesSkylines]

🤔

[@Willow-Oaks]

@@BiffaPlaysCitiesSkylines basically you need to expand those industries, you havent got enough jobs available to meet those stats to upgrade.... you have the people but no job vacancies :) it'll also bring in more money so you can turn on the sports area properly.

[@michaelgriggs8552]

Real talk... I love to see useful/sincere comments

[@edewaal97]

27:04 You keep referencing the wrong workers amount. You need the workers amount bottom left of the popup, as there is place for the amount of workers in the bottom right. at 27:04 for example you need 150 workers for level-up, there is however place for 115 workers. Currently there are 110 people employed at that company. Considering there is a need for population growth 110 out of 115 people working there, there aren't going to be more people working there unless you expand the industry.

[@BiffaPlaysCitiesSkylines]

Ohhhh,oops! 👍

[@Thesizo88]

Is it possible that it has something to do with the Worker Barraks/housing (I think theyre called that way)? I always thought that in industry area I have to plop down couple of those to "have enough workers" for that industry. Or I'm being completely wrong about that and is just general population? :)

[@Finwolven]

@@Thesizo88 Nah, it's just that in all of the industry districts, all the companies were fully staffed, they didn't need any more workers because the city manager wasn't building any more industry items for them to staff :D

[@Kragh50]

And the school out is making things worse since the 5 people missing are probably high education people.

[@becloy7506]

I love these videos Biffa, they are somehow how so stressful and yet so calming!

[@BiffaPlaysCitiesSkylines]

Thank you Bec Rose :-)

[@krasnamerah1926]

Whelp, 100k pop in my city (city of Trains Scenario) First time i had it, and it is because of your collections. Fortunate indeed, as my college period has been started since a week ago.

[@Jason-ru5lr]

This is the most beautiful city I've seen so far. Your videos are awesome and have helped me improve my cities. I've recently picked back up on playing and streaming. I keep adjusting and changing things as the game goes. So much has changed in the past couple years of not playing. I'll be watching the rest of this playlist to watch this city continue to grow.

[@raistormrs]

Just when i was struggling with a shrinking city cause of overeducation … thats what i call perfect timing Biffa thanks :D now i know what i have to do ;)

[@captainbeetroot1017]

Been watching TeaVille develop and it looks fantastic Biffa! I've been playing CS since it was released and have picked up loads of tricks and tips form your fix it and build vids I would love to send you some of my creations, especially the one with 170k population and 98% traffic flow. All thanks to the power of proper roundabouts, lane mathematics and tea! Thanks Biffa!

[@jennym301]

Thanks biffa for the great video! I love watching you build teaville 🤩

[@BiffaPlaysCitiesSkylines]

:-)

[@sdbpost]

Very nice! The comments you make during these "build from the ground up" videos are the best mentoring I'm finding for the why behind the planning needed for an area. Thanks!

[@BiffaPlaysCitiesSkylines]

👍

[@riff2072]

The 8:05 sip of tea was from my like. Just wanted everyone to know. Thanks and Happy City Building.

[@toomanythings]

This was a magical episode, I learned so much, and when you were building the peninsula with the music playing I felt that little bit of ASMR contentment, absolute pleasure to watch you.

[@arturduchene]

I have been enjoying your videos for some time. Watching more recently as my CS will not load and I have been unable to determine why or how to fix it. Instead, I get my CS "fix" watching Biffa play. And you play brilliantly. I love your series on fixing traffic problems. Your solutions are brilliant as they are eloquent. I love how you've designed Teaville. The precision by which you lay out and plot your districts is fascinating to watch your mind at work. I would like to suggest "Sipity Downs" for one of your more exclusive districts as an homage to "Auntie Mame" (Rosalind Russell, 1958). The in-laws-to-be, the Upsons name their country estate "Upson Downs".

[@matrick1356]

I think the reason you dont have workers in the industry areas is that you aren't providing enough workplaces. Add more buildings for them to work in will probably get you the workers you need. Thought it was this because there's high industry demand, which means people want to work.

[@Doodles30302]

I always know my day is going to be great when it starts off with a Biffa video! Much love from the US!

[@BiffaPlaysCitiesSkylines]

:-)

[@04smallmj]

I really like that you linked the dead ends with paths! It makes a big difference to traffic when journeys on foot and by bike are shorter than driving.

[@DonKangolJones]

What a satisfying episode. I love seeing the montages of the districts as they build themselves up.

[@T3HFootballGuy]

Yes, a golf course! I've played a course cut into the side of hills in Texas. I lost easily a dozen balls that day, but I had SO much fun!

[@etienneplanel1901]

I've watched many many videos from you so far and it's always a great pleasure ! And with the nicest english accent ever : as a non native english speaker, I can even follow all your videos without the subtitles very easily ! Greetings from France

[@91Wildcat700]

Buffs watching you build cities it's so satisfying I really enjoy the style and creativity you use.

[@Eris1823]

My city just hit 100k population with 84 percent traffic today, all thanks to Biffa's tips and tricks! I wouldn't have bought the game a few months ago if it weren't for these amazingly satisfying videos! 😀 keep up the great work biffa!

[@dustinfocus]

Biffa, loved the vid. Glad the last video had record comments; it was a great one. Hey, I have a suggestion for this new area beachfront. I'm thinking Chicago here... Can you make a running/biking trail park along the beach/riverfront? Could even add in a boardwalk pier at the tip (27:37) for some added elegance. [and this is me, but I'd change the tip houses to more high density residential. If you put in a park path and a boardwalk, it makes most sense to have small homes else where].. Thanks for everything! Cheers

[@BigBenGermany1983]

Thank you Biffa! I Love You! Thank you for all the hours of entertainment! You are just great!

[@Larwood.]

22:20 The bridge over the top is a little local road instead of a national road, so vehicles are preferring to take the offramp just to go straight back on.

[@nickgonzales6611]

You’re the only cities guy whose voice is enjoyable to listen to. Love your building style.

[@angelfall7479]

What about Rooibos Reserve for the nature reserve?

[@TheSkogemann]

Awesome! Districts we need: :P "Teany" - A small one? "TeaHee" - Could be entertaintment "Roibos Rocks" - Could be the golf course "Medova Meadows" The clock tower area on the islands could be called "Tea-time Square"

[@TheSkogemann]

Or the golf course could be called "Tea Tee" or "Tee Tea" ? :P

[@trev8591]

Golf...sorry, dozed off at that point! Woke up for the rest of it. Thank you, mate. Another great episode!

[@Schofield101]

Always watch some Biffa with my dinner in the evening, love the uploads, sir!

[@wheelix5797]

These just make me relaxed and papered for the day. Thank you so much

[@edhenderson9883]

I'm sure I'm late to this but the mountain would make an awesome mini-golf course area! Keep up the great work sir!

[@dsw1664]

What a great birthday present. Thanks Biffa!

[@CrimFerret]

That was very informative. I'm new to the game so seeing what to do to get an area planned well from the start will save a lot of re-working.

[@flawlesss4t4n51]

You made my day 👍 just waiting the whole day for the next #TeaVille episode...here we go...thank you Biffa

[@BiffaPlaysCitiesSkylines]

Enjoy :-)

[@martinoneill5274]

Hey Biffa, loving the content and your delivery, keep up the good work and spreading a positive attitude and nutritional benefits of the Queens official beverage

[@SpiderMax95]

It has been quite a while since I have been this excited for a let's play. Biffa, you're a genius!

[@BiffaPlaysCitiesSkylines]

👍😁

[@trecmthw]

Your videos are so relaxing and soothing. Thanks Biffa

[@joetam4750]

Hi biffa i love this series mate hope you’ve got enough tea to keep it going! I noticed you could have a super cool inTeachange to connect the citywhere you set up the ‘Anzio 3 way interchange you could have another Anzio interchange close to it(2 nodes away) which will link everything up, future proof it and look amazing. :)

[@joetam4750]

Hi biffa i love this series mate hope you’ve got enough tea to keep it going! I’ve actually just watched the whole city build from scratch it’s that good! I noticed you could have a super cool inTeachange to connect the city where you set up the ‘Anzio 3 way interchange. I was thinking you could have another Anzio interchange close to it(2 nodes away) which will link everything up, future proof it and look amazing.

[@TheThrustProject]

At 27:56 you could set up one or two of these water-based attractions like the fishing station or the floating café

[@astrobat81z45]

Got my TeaVille fix,feel better now. Biffa:What features would you like to see? Everybody:Yes Make a nature reserve in a shape of tea cup(2d outline),golf course tea related too and now I need tea myself.

[@blameriggs8713]

Thanks Biffa! Something to drink my coffee to and pretend like Im working!

[@tymshayem2815]

''Starts Biffavideo, moves coffeycup, so it dosnt get knocked over and await the Great Furkid-invasion....'' 5 cats and 1 dog and they come running as soon as they hear Biffas voice, because that means downtime/relaxing on the couch! We love your videos, thank you for the new series :)

[@BiffaPlaysCitiesSkylines]

You're welcome 👍😁

[@sweetchik460]

Always excited for a new video

[@licknelon3076]

New Biffa video and a cup of tea? Don't mind if I do

[@BiffaPlaysCitiesSkylines]

Enjoy :-)

[@BiffaPlaysCitiesSkylines]

Good plan :-)

[@e1123581321345589144]

17:11 why not add a footpath across the river to the uni?

[@Jurvaa]

Also across the railroad.

[@teekayfourtwoone4686]

I kept thinking "put a pedestrian path across to the university" every time I saw that area.

[@jasonwalker9471]

@@Jurvaa We have one of these by the uni in the city I live. That train bridge path is freaking terrifying! It's frightening enough that it sees little foot traffic, with people walking 1 to 2 km in either direction to the nearest car bridges instead.

[@alexander-de]

I know that you have opted for a subway station in the new district, but I really think a train stop would be a nice touch. Maybe even with a little bypass, so only selected services have to stop? Cheers and thank you for yet another excellent video!

[@michaeljacobs9613]

TMPE 11 Is so good! The CTRL click is a life saver for getting your intersections and roundabouts sorted! -- PS. Totally didn't realise until now, (4months down the line), that your logo is in fact a tea stain! lol

[@gracetheworld2450]

Biffa these videos are so relaxing! Beautiful city :D

[@BiffaPlaysCitiesSkylines]

😁👍

[@michaeltchilds]

This series is awesome. Thank you, Biffa!

[@khuldrek6198]

Very nice Biffa, loving the new city!

[@GordanFreeman420]

28:26 Half the college on fire. Move along.

[@angie44551]

Biffa has his city completely covered with "Keep calm and have a sip of tea" posters. They work wonders.

[@hypnozzz]

Hugo here. Hugo there. Hugo's on fire. Oh an autosave, sip of tea!

[@apaksl]

When you ctrl-shift-click the roundabouts, is it also putting in the no-lane-switching lane connectors? Cause it kind of looked like it right at 8:53

[@BiffaPlaysCitiesSkylines]

Yep

[@APlotMusic]

I'm having a blast watching Teaville grow; only problem is that coming in after the beginning, it's hard to get the episodes in the right order. Besides the #TeaVille tag, it would be awesome if the episodes were numbered in the title...

[@GalvinGaming]

Nothing better than having a week break from school and watching Biffa pop up in my recommendations

[@Xeknos]

Every time I watch a Biffa video it inspires me to play Cities Skylines.

[@cartermcgowen]

These videos help me relax.

[@michelmezier3438]

good vid Biffa . and for a golf park why not should be fun to make in the mountainside of the map. good luck with that .

[@keluj862]

I think you should download the Dublin Spire, as one of the assets has an entertainment radius of 9000. I put it in my city and it covers all the buildings on the map lol

[@Cbeau124]

As I look at the lake in the center of town with the waterfall, I’m thinking that would be a perfect locale for a large Central Park surrounding the lake with a network of walking paths.

[@laminar_flow]

Nice addition. Maybe add a park along the beach there for all the new residents to enjoy...

[@allybearbear]

That golf course would look awesome!

[@LolLol-vk4rg]

Amazing content, as always. Thank you Biffa.

[@black_twitchie]

At 28:19 you have different types of busses on the line, their capacity ranges from 30 to 115. Might be a thing for the whole city. If you have multiple types the game seems to randomize if you don't set a specific type.

[@kosskrit]

14:50 Biffa please give them bus stops in both directions. I don't think they want to circle around district like crazy :D

[@stubbsy8599]

epic vid again Biffa, keep em rollin!

[@joerees9060]

To do with the golf course: That would be an incredible project. If some holes could be on one of the cliffs of the mountain..WOW. One of the major difficulties would be the area it would have to take up. It would probably have to fit around that entire island type thing. But it would be freaking awesome. Please do if you have the patience.

[@lungfulldrummer8921]

Some footbridge/underpass foot paths going over the railway line and main road to join the two high density areas might be nice.

[@christopherg2347]

1:30 Damn you Star Trek & Picard! And I found such good names....

[@timcotrell9753]

Hey Biffa, it would be cool if you did a video on British slang so I can use some of it at work. (I live in Ohio). My coworkers think I'm strange. Using British slang would really take it over the top. :) I'm dying to know what "all the gubbins" means.

[@SimonWitt]

One thing with this playlist, in the playlist in KZbin its hard to know at first glance if the videos are in order because they're not numbered! Minor gripe vented, loving Teaville, wish maps like this were on PS4

[@spartacus987]

Would be cool to have a ferry spot in rich district since you have that water access, maybe a pier too. Also you have the train line there that you could make a stop in the new district

[@sandersakkee9284]

Keep coming back to these vidz, love them. Biffa maybe for another district name, use "Nelson" i drink tea called Nelson, i think it'll be a good english (tea) name.

[@jamestugs7880]

it's really nice that Biffa responds to each and every comment

[@BiffaPlaysCitiesSkylines]

:-)

[@soberhippie]

a) It would be fun if those little virtual people could make their own paths through open spaces or between buildings b) It would be great fun to be able to open your saves locally and appreciate your work locally.

[@carneeki]

Given how quickly you built the Rich Tea District, I'd have called it Rushin' Caravan for tea puns :)

[@ThatBaritoneGuitarGuy]

6:46 Look at the left side of the screen, just past the roundabout, at the bridge next to the rail line. That bridge is flooded. Please help!

[@stevengalloway8052]

Looking good, Biffa! 👍 I assume you won't forget the fire and police coverage because I didn't see it in your newest districts anywhere. Do you think a quay shoreline would stand out? 🤔 Where's your parks? 😏 Looking forward to seeing more, thanks...

[@ronmanalo5001]

Loved Teaville Biffa, I have learned so much on your builds. Too bad I cant install any mods so Im just playing Vanilla. Its okay, lane mathematics does the job.

[@daiooji]

I just noticed that the new TM;PE roundabout Ctrl+Shift thing forces the traffic not to switch lane. like in @8:53. And without "Choose your lane when you go in to junction" thing, people cannot go where they want to. Edited: i was wrong, ignore this comment!

[@Spido68_the_spectator]

That thing actually never works when comming on a roundabout as which lane(s) goes to which lane(s) is assigned automaticly due to the arrows going left or right. You can't change it unless you use lane connectors. HOWEVER it will work automaticly (no need to enable it with tmpe) if you use a realistic setup with the triangular shape (rather than the road just hitting the roundabout) as the arrows, depending of the position of the road joining, may point straight.

[@nealjroberts4050]

You could still get away with a railway station in the west of the Rich Tea Biscuit across the main road by the railway tracks and connected by subways or bridges. Perhaps even make that side parking with pedestrian bridges and subways.

[@TheBorgAssassin]

Mountain Golf Course sounds awesome.

[@MackerelCat]

Such a lovely map!

[@fibonaccino69]

Hey Biffa, I haven't watched all ur vids yet, but I have to say, I hope I never run out.

[@slate613]

20:30 Where we are introduced to Hugo There's cousin Oneup There. :D

[@Justme-xe7yt]

Majestea Mountain Golf Course....need to see it Biffa

[@w.r.1295]

Name Brook District: „Coffee District“ cause people with low education might not know that’s tea the way to go... 🤗

[@redgamemaster]

Are there any must have DLCs? I'm a bit lost in the DLC page and I'm not sure which ones I should get.

[@jamesdcarroll1]

Definately a mountain golf course: Tea Off Links

[@williamhuang8309]

18:08 A city Planner Plays City Builders gets rage. Extremely tall IT buildings next to tiny single-family homes.

[@niche_creation]

You should definitely get a quay wall along that ocean road of the new area, would really make it extra classy

[@hihp]

Oh god, a mountain golf course - yes, please!

[@AnadolununAslan]

For a tea related district, how about: *Ceylon Heights*

[@BKPrice]

"We Need More Education." A song verse rejected by Pink Floyd.