Custom tram stops and a custom high school in Cities Skylines 2

Today we're continuing our work on Northside, adding in some much needed public transportation in the shape of an expansion to a Tram route, including a fully custom stop in the industry & office district of Oldport, and slightly customized stops alongside the major residential corridors of Northside. We also build a small, custom high school by utilizing new assets from PDXmods - Hope you enjoy!
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[@Infrastructurist]

All aboard the hipster express! Fuel: grinded beards. Meal on trip: Sliders with avocado and fair-trade almost-meat patties. Destination: a town I knew before it got popular, duh. If you enjoy my content, hitting the LIKE goes a long way , and feel free to comment with any suggestions or other input ! Much love, Infra

[@35drm07]

Remove side parking on road line

[@ivanwilcox7350]

You forgot another right turn in northside😂

[@MaximilianDrummond-Franyutti]

In the cinematic remove the smoke stacks

[@YukonAdmiral]

If you are looking to make this more realistic, you should make some sort of Fire & Rescue / Police complex, as a lot of major cities have a primary headquarters area for their emergency services. This would be a great standout custom build!

[@Infrastructurist]

That's a great suggestion, thanks!

[@adamapigian245]

The tram stop in old port looks amazing! However because of that, Oldport is just dying to be redeveloped. Someone else suggested a stadium, which is super realistic cause in America we love to destroy old industry for our huge football stadiums and arenas. I know the chirper stadium already exists but it’s small and was created in like the first month of release so I think a revamped one would be cool. Doesn’t have to be a stadium either could be an entertainment venue for concerts, just make sure there is some parking for me!

[@pux0rb]

Demolishing an entire neighborhood for surface parking was definitely an accurate portrayal of an American city. Bonus points for making it twisty and needlessly artistic, so it takes up even more space!

[@weskellar3933]

There is still a prohibited right turn, at least according to the road arrow markings

[@Infrastructurist]

WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME

[@Infrastructurist]

There is no medicine for what I have

[@weskellar3933]

😂 The vanilla intersection tools are hard to use its not your fault 🏆

[@just_luk4238]

Old port definitely needs a revamping and rezoning now! As the hipsters push on both sides and into the city I think they would repurpose the block… it is reaaaaally desirable spot. You could put some hotels or high end offices… or maybe some others shops and restaurants along the riverside with some pedestrian paths and pretty trees… also the old train tracks can be integrated into the design to be some public parks and spaces… think of the Highline in New York! There could be some community garden spaces or maybe some vegetable gardens and flowers everywhere… it can be like some sort of community driven initiative to reclaim the land into something useful and eco friendly … I think it would add a really nice touch :) Also… the high school parking lot needs some benches and trees in the middle of the chevron tiles for the pedestrian… right now it looks a bit bare and kind of like a desolate wasteland… which is very American actually but yk… it’s not good lol

[@dhrSteen]

The petrol pumps at the tram station was gold haha

[@al3_144]

Helpful tip: when roads randomly want to become elevated when they're being dragged out on flat land just disable the snapping option with the icon of an arrow pointing to a square turned to its side (i forgot what it's called) and it stops happening. :)

[@gijskramer1702]

Snap to objects/buildings

[@angrycrow13]

I really enjoy how you are able to organically change this city as it grows. It feels super realistic.

[@iea96]

So glad to see you finally tackle the long lasting service coverage problem. MORE!!!!

[@francoisetienne567]

Amazing video ! I think you should make an enormous college/university complex in north-east reverview (with a normal university and a specialised one) and a eco friendly (new generation) public housing project. All of this should be connected by tram with a new line connecting East Riverview-Chelsea-Univeristy-old port !

[@joriswerkzeugkoffer]

I think Riverview deserves a somewhat bolder transport policy. I know we are in the USA, but especially in a hipster neighbourhood, the yuppies want more pedestrian zones and traffic-calmed streets. after all, you need wide cycle paths for the big cargo bikes. I think it's time for lane reductions and separate tram tracks! Because supply creates demand!

[@wiggleforlife]

I thought CS2 didn't have cycle paths yet?

[@novasup666]

along the part of lindbergh street which is in The Yard, there are some abandonned rail tracks that you could use to put the trams on

[@novasup666]

Great video btw

[@novasup666]

You can also help the trams by using the lanes used for parking on the main avenues (which are irrealistic in py opinion as we don't see much parking spaces on main avenues) as dedicated lanes for trams

[@Bad_Time_ing]

!!!!!!!!! IMPORTANT !!!!!!!!!!! If you want to adjust a node on the road for stops to have small queuing for bus tram stops just double click with the same type road on the road you want , Just a quick tip for infrastructurist

[@who_is_artis]

I'm sure he knows that one, the problem with them tho is that those nodes like to disappear. I think what he tried to do was create one that wouldn't vanish at random

[@MCnoCOMPLY]

Not as reliable as adding an intersection. I only use the double click for adding pylons.

[@sebastientumahai9560]

Bro, dope as fuck, just make your whole city this density. That’s perfect building layout. A mix of the north east USA, Toronto inner city suburbs, London UK. So dope

[@willking25]

Been working all weekend and just finished watching the last video, ONLY TO SEE ANOTHER WAITING FOR ME HOLY FUCK I LOVE YOU INFRASTRUCTURIST

[@MCnoCOMPLY]

Asset Variation Changer by Mimonsi is amazing for plopping duplicate assets. For some reason it doesn't show when searching for it but if you go to Mimonsi's page and "see all", then it pops up. With it your tram stops and benches could all match each other. Super useful for making transit stops that visually kind of coordinate with the color of the line that stops there.

[@heavyhauldude9914]

Instead of invisible pedestrian paths, use walking and hangout areas. Then use pedestrian access markers to allow peds to move from one area (or sidewalk, track, etc) to another at any place... You can make amazing custom stations using this method! Edit: use walking area for paths and hangout area for platform. Don't forget to use pedestrian access markers between the areas to allow movement between them You can also create custom plazas and parks with this method. Or let people walk in the middle of your custom parkinglots paving stone area you created...

[@rmag5254]

je suis impressionné par le niveau de jeu et de réalisme des constructions de ville de infrastructurist, j'adore 😍

[@tRexOnVacation]

from a far the gas pump actually reminded me of a ticket kiosk

[@mygrandpapengu]

I love how an European is building an American city. Also keep up the grat work!

[@zbbrow]

Another great video, love following your thought process :D Also thanks to the train and tram I discovered there's few examples of such crossings in real life, few good videos from Melbourne.

[@frankdewilde1055]

Maybe transform oldport into a hospital or uni?

[@jonathanflugge3557]

Or both.

[@VENTRIXI1]

12:00 I saw you reply to something like this in the discord, I knew you were going to do this eventually! 15:03 the reason it wants to build a bridge on the trees is from an Extra 3.0 option. To stop it, you have to disable the icon that looks like an arrow going towards a box.

[@anders95]

I love this series so soo much! And the mods are really starting to get amazing too. Thank you😊

[@timderks5960]

For paths with T-intersections like the one at 21:41, it would probably be pretty realistic to add either "Elephant paths" (desire paths), or flared corners. You know those trails you always see in the grass where a lot of people take a shortcut? I think that would make something like these paths look a lot more used and realistic, although it may not be the prettiest. The flared corners on the paths could be the urban designer's attempt at preventing those elephant paths. Well, you added some fencing, so elephant paths are less likely, but I think if the fence is low enough, they'd still form over time.

[@sol_in.victus]

Build is coming along great! I think everything looks awesome except for that parking lot on the high school. It just really doesn't make any sense that they would build it in that strange funnel shape? Maybe if there were buildings around the parking lot, then it could feel like they had to make it like that due to space constrains. Maybe someone didn't want to sell their property to the city when they built the school, or something. Also maybe you could expand the hedge fence and manicured grass from the high school asset to cover the whole block? Then it'd look more integrated. And for another detail maybe you could add some graffiti decals on some of the parking spots, in America sometimes kids will customize their parking spots with some art. That's just my opinion obviously but i'm loving the build! Cheers.

[@CrossriderBankai23]

I'm praying for this game to get better, and for the love of God please Cities Skylines 2 don't relay on mods, modders forever, I hope the developers keep making stuff to make things easier for players eho loves to detail, you are so good building cities and all I wanted was to see your skills shining in the "Cities Skylines sequel" we all wanted it to be before they talk about the development, all our dreams we had that days, I still want to see it happening somehow, I don't know if CS2 will be able to recover in this shape it is right now, but I hope the devs keep working in this game until they get to a point where people will be making videos congratulating them for improving it, players changing their opinions on the game, game getting popular, and even if they reach a point where the game gets there, good and playable, they keep going, don't end it there, and think about next sequel, just keep making the game great...i want Cities Skylines 2 to shine because of the great things they added in the game for the next 8 years, and not just like Cities Skylines 1, which was a great city builder game because the modders saved it from devs decisions... Cities Skylines 2 must be different, and not go to the same path of Cities Skylines 1...and the first thing thry need to understand is not relay on modders to fix their mess, but also do their homework and make the game better while modders will get feedback on the game getting a lot of possibilities for them to work on and make great mods not just to help but to add more to the game. I'm a little bit scared, I don't know what to expect, they said they was gonna do some big stuff, I hope I will not be upset again... otherwise I can't look forward in the future, there couldn't be anything to see... When I wanted Cities Skylines sequel, before them revealing anything, I had a bad feeling something could go wrong, so I thought if Colossal Order doesn't want a sequel, then someone else so, another company capable of making a city builder, listening to people...we got Cities Skylines 2 like that, now I can't stop thinking about that, wanting a better company to do something better, a better rival for CS, so it could push Paradox Interactive to do better and not stay behind... Cities Skylines has no competition... until now... Workers and Resources Soviet Republic is there, a decent competitor, the best city builder game of this generation....

[@mrgooglethegreat]

Eventually you may have to flatten one of those mountains to create a wee bit more space 🤔

[@aaronbrown6961]

It would be cool to a make a custom roundabout public square in the intersection of Aspen and Bohemia streets. Food carts, a fountain, benches, trees, etc... It would totally fit with the trendy hipster neighborhood vibe

[@tobbakken2911]

The goat uploaded

[@michahogelo]

15:07 there are two new snapping options on the right. they are mostly used for fences and props etc. i'd recommend turning them off for building roads. the second to last is the one is 'snapping to objects' annoyingly snapping to trees and bushes causing the elevation of the road

[@Infrastructurist]

Thanks for the tip brotato!

[@SunnyScunny]

If you'd like to increase the river surface level, you could terraform the riverbed to a higher level, it should keep the flow the same, but increase the height. However, it's a little tricky, you might flood parts of the city temporarily, but the outcome would look great, good luck!

[@dezwollenaartjes]

You don’t actually have to make the tram stop at the turnaround point you made. It will just use it anyway, even without actually connecting the stop to the route.

[@AeraLeafMoonStudio]

Your the first person I've seen to make a desire path!!!!!

[@joaosantiago4806]

waiting on the micro state. Great video as always.

[@RbxRave]

whenever i see your videos i get a type of joy that leaves me when the video ends

[@who_is_artis]

I can't tell if you know already but I've said this a couple times and you haven't responded so I'll say it again 😅 You should try the Asset Variation Changer mod! It lets you pick which color of an asset you place via arrow keys, and then it continues to place that one until you change it. I think it's really useful for detailing, to get a unified look, instead of having one tram stop having four different colored benches lol

[@dekuistic]

In your previous video you mentioned possibly removing the river, I think this would be a good idea to create a more “connected” look, but at the same time this river is a landmark of your city, it’s been here since basically the start. What I would do is remove it, but make it obvious that it was there, maybe some parts dip down and turn into that nice yellow color (or maybe grey now cuz of the texture pack), and looks like a dried out river. :)

[@alanjacob1488]

Love this series!!

[@ollihakala710]

You still kept, I suppose by accident, one prohibited right turn there! Remember to remove it next time! There were slip lanes before in the main intersection in Northside, so it didn't right-turns, but when you started urbanizing the area around, you also removed the slip lanes!

[@Oxygen.O2]

amazing episode, can't wait for the following parts, thanks!

[@niklasfetsch6905]

23:25 I think the paths aren’t connected to the tram tracks. The sims would use the paths but don’t because they can’t reach the stop. 24:30 When the markers are on you can see that the paths just run parallel to the tracks but don’t actually connect to them.

[@niklasfetsch6905]

Also, you can add vending machines to the stop as details

[@mergat2970]

Youve been releasing videos more frequently. Keep up the good work

[@renatevtodienco7024]

I don't know if it's possible but what about building a stadium for football or something in that way

[@tigonologdring9189]

Love the new tram station but still slightly traumatised by the wholesale destruction of all the businesses required to make the space... Your stop at the end of the line: why not just make the whole branch a single line and the return leg will shape much more smoothly back into Bohemia Blvd.

[@SunnyScunny]

100 jobs wiped out without replacement! I guess that's why we build welfare offices

[@BS-pp2rz]

You should name Bohemia Street, just Bohemia. Now THAT'S real hipster cred. "Hey so where's that craft brewery at?" "Oh you probably won't know it, it's at 29 Bohemia" "Bohemia Street? Bohemia Avenue? Want to make sure I got the right place." *scoffs* "Nah, it's just Bohemia bro." "Oooooh, so obscure and hip." 🙄

[@guy_autordie]

The big intersection of northside, you still miss a right turn. 43:09 the "right" road can't on the "up" road.

[@fsxlover]

That is a solid parking lot 🥵

[@omarayyad3503]

Its always nice to watch your work man, this is art to me, I do enjoy watching these videos at night before i go to sleep, It helps me to relax. hah :D

[@oliverhutton3842]

I believe the janky networks happen when you have 'snap to surface of object on'. When you turn it off you should have no more issues when drawing networks over trees and other networks and stuff

[@thibaultm9534]

maybe you could fill the old bus hub with a university

[@rayyanefekkak]

best series

[@qwerty-vg9yf]

my fav cs2 series ❤

[@brianarcetti-malandain9889]

Hi Infra !!! always good ideas ! a very nice episode. If i may, i think to keep hippie vibes, you should make an old industry building with grafities and an illegal bar :) (near the new station for exemple)

[@JustMarioBros]

The reason your roads are automatically elevating is because you have the "snap to the surface of an object" road tool turned on. It is located just beneath the parallel road tool. The roads are snapping to the top of the trees.

[@no_one_to_the_colonel]

amazing! please check the traffic directions at major intersections again)) sorry

[@bathomoilwa4815]

@infrastructurist , make a supper wealthy area that is ideally themed as the Hamptons of Riverview :)

[@pietruszek2485]

I think that you could establish a lowered train line in the drained river. The line would begin where tracks to Oldport cross the canal, going down into the ditch. You could make two custom stations - one beetwen bridges south of Bedford and the second one beetwen Orchad Peak and Southside. The lane would be made because of protests that habitants of The Yard, downtown etc. organised. They don't want any cargo trains going through their calm (or not) districts. All people of Riverwiev quickly agreed, with Westground and Southside being the most optimistic about the project . There would be two tracks along each other - one for cargo and one for passengers. The whole lane would be elevated, so the tracks don't get flooded by water still resting in the marshes of old canal. 🚆🛤

[@hkan_theswed]

You got a great imagination seems just fine

[@happythoughts01]

the Problem with roads going in bridge mode is caused by one of the last two line modes that are added true a mod. One of them is telling the road/object to go over others and thats whats causing the problem

[@LadyLucyna]

The reason why people aren't using your custom pathways on the oldport station could be because the invis path isn't connected to the tram station. The game can be really finicky about connections.

[@mrbonanza3107]

I was thinking petrol pump in tram track like wtf is he doing and then he say soccer mums and i was like oh yeah 😂. Great vid im tryinna watch every episode but it makes me wanna play the game too much.

[@catairlines-peciarda]

Why no tram stop at the main interchange?

[@markmallens187]

I see that you have options when using MoveIt, that i do not have. What version do you use? Besides that: great series again!

[@huhiihi5132]

keep up the good work! would be nice if we had a major/family with a specific house we can follow sometimes nd see what he's doing :D just for the fun of it.

[@matizami]

Stunning city! How did you download the custom high school and other buildings? What am I missing?

[@guy_autordie]

29:00 I was like "ohno, he's not gonna do it."

[@Pasta-s6g]

On your snapping there is an option to turn off snapping to objects so when you place roads it won’t snap to the top of them

[@padraighill4558]

33:30 cars are driving over the tram stop to get to their driveways!

[@IRB1881]

You should build massive interstates through your poorest neighborhoods.

[@mallysh1998]

So much love to see new episodes coming! Great detailing on the station😊 though have to admit that station planing is really poor: Yard coverage was reduced with the removal of that stop, if we have a loop, there should be stops in the place where loop ends in both directions so that people can proceed jn the loop direction on a different tram. Same for centre of Northside, there is no transfer between major means of transportation in the busiest place. And of course, trams are stuck in traffic 😅 understand it’s an American city, but just hope for some European practices there😊

[@darthgarreth1306]

In Anne Bishop's books - the "Black Jewels trilogy" series, Briarwood was a nasty place where children were sexually abused. The place and people involved in this practice were later destroyed by the main character of the book. The book series itself is a great fantasy.

[@I_EAT_WATER_HEHEHE]

If you could coud you please add this as a save game on the paradox mods because I would really love to have a look around

[@yesyess5168]

How did you manage to get the curve between 2 lane to 2+1 lane road to be so smooth? When I add turning lanes, the distance on which the third lane is added is always too short and thus its quite a sharp turn for vehicles (0:46 end of Aspen Street)

[@JeanLucasHeinsen]

Awesome!

[@montgomerylees4059]

What mod manager do you use?

[@gp5313]

You indeed need more schools

[@slimgoodman]

love it just start posting daily though please lol

[@chrisw443]

"The existing infrastructure in oldport is BA DUM TSS........ Old." I cried laughing at that, its not funny I'm embarrassed.

[@MrDezokokotar]

Does anyone know which map theme he's using? The grass texture looks quite nice.

[@rasmusgramer8272]

You should upload more often

[@caponecashfunds]

I hope u go back to EastHaven County!

[@itainelken]

I believe you didn't connect the custom paths in the custom tram stop to the actual tram tracks, so that's why nobody is using them :)

[@BlazingsNL]

12:05 one road is still not allowed to turn right

[@mouhamadoudiop5768]

You need to create university and tourism zone

[@_paradise_gaming_007]

Make any big interaction… love from india❤

[@georgeoust]

What map texture are you using??

[@strossicro1]

School parking would do well with trees on the Herringbone surface. All in all, a bit uninspired episode, you did not seem to be in a good mood.

[@alexisvuong4967]

is it really normal for the US not to have pedestrian crossing at every road intersection ?

[@hsngm33]

you got the direction of the striped road markings wrong, the lines are supposed to point to the direction of travel

[@carracio6871]

How do you get these assets like the smaller highschool?

[@dylape4292]

PDX :)

[@carracio6871]

@@dylape4292 what is PDX? :d

[@hoyle038]

Can someone please tell me the name of the song @ 20:56 I cant find it anywhere...

[@janine5296]

My comment and like are used to feed the algorithm.

[@ElijahRion]

Can we get a save in pdx mods

[@denizakca1100]

What mod is this? Thanks

[@user-wq9mw2xz3j]

which? more than one used. Read description

[@NitinNamdev-zw3kd]

First viewer 🎉

[@pureessenceofgaming1745]

Be careful it seems like after 100k citizens air pollution is turned on.

[@Antekkubiak0920]

I am sorry but you start to make long episodes about nothing big. Your city looks amazing but there is to much detailing in those episodes.

[@michahogelo]

he's a detailer. you should watch his CS1 videos

[@heavyhauldude9914]

This is what he does best and also the point of his channel... This is what we all come here for tbh...

[@rodrigorocha4209]

Can anyone tell the the name of that mod that lets you place graffity on the buildings?