Thoughtfully Planning Road & Transit Networks In An Awkward Space in Cities Skylines! | Solitude

Welcome to Solitude, our new tropical Rainforest city! Episode 3 shows how to start planning road and transport networks early on in your city, laying out the network for our first larger beach town!
This is a modded Cities Skylines let's play series, with the focus on detail orientated mods (but no PO), we'll be building a completely playable and functional city with efficient mass transit networks, including all DLC and content creator packs. 2023 ready! The series is based on game play mixed in with detailing timelapse's.
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[@Cynthwayve]

I feel like the map should have a visible class divide. It'd be quite interesting to see a slums-like build.

[@fewcandy]

Yes already planning a couple of favella style low income areas for the bases of the mountains! Definitely needs an obviously class divide for sure!

[@YeenkyYang]

Tropical South Africa

[@arkilos2253]

@@fewcandy you will want those close the coast, in warm tropical climate islands, the wealthy live up in mountains away from the infested mosquitos and make use of the good views.

[@joeschmoe0216]

I know I've said it before, but your eye for detail is so absurdly incredible! I love your builds, they're just amazing. Can't wait to see this build keep fleshing out.

[@fewcandy]

Aww thank you so much!

[@paulschmidt9827]

For the train lines you may be able to use tmpe lane connectors to make it so they can’t switch lanes

[@saethone]

You can, and there's a mod called something like "hide unconnected tracks" or something so they wont have the visible crisscrossing tracks as well

[@SephStuff]

Great video! For keeping internal and intercity trains separate, you can also use the lane restrictions in TMPE to stop trains from changing tracks at junctions - that might be a neater solution than playing around with the speeds on the internal lines. You can also use the ban vehicles mode to ban freight trains from your passenger lines and vice versa!

[@fewcandy]

Thanks Seph! I couldn't seem to get the lane connectors working but will give it ago, banning vehicles is also a great shout! 😄

[@herebejamz]

The benefit of switches on those crossing nodes is, even if you work around it in simulation, the practicality IRL of being able to use local rails or intercity rails in emergency situations is useful, and one of the best reasons for standardizing track sizes.

[@user-ib9pz6id5b]

Yes, but combining that with road crossing is not quite realistic as it would make the crossover so much more complex

[@herebejamz]

Complexity isn't an inherently bad thing. And considerations for space and land usage often add complexity to a project.

[@juliahenriques210]

It looks like you've let lots of sand in that beach. That may prove fortunate, since there's a nice functional beach asset (a park) in the workshop that requires lots of sand and shallow water. You may, of course, decide to make your own beach park, in which case I'm sure it may prove quite popular. :)

[@Meeesa]

That beach asset looks so cool! I'd love to see that used in Solitude!

[@h34dbug92]

I need to see this

[@gidrodavid6363]

Wooooow, this video made me wanna just jump in my car a drive around the map. Absolutely amazing content! 🔝

[@fewcandy]

Ahh thanks so much Gidro!

[@ben0329]

Amazing episode as always. Those networks will look so good once people use them! That area outside the railway station is screaming for some kind of market

[@fewcandy]

Definitely is! Thanks Ben!

[@RDLASLB]

Your attention to realistic details (various plants & different ground textures in the same area, overflowing rubbish bins, etc.) was rather stunning to watch!

[@fewcandy]

Thank you! ☺️

[@duszhduszh]

Good planing is everything and one of the most difficult things in really developing a city to it's future. I always struggle with how to lay out the road network and end up with traffic problems. This was a good help on how to think more on a bigger picture. Lovely as always!

[@fewcandy]

Thanks Duszh! 😄

[@ElDimitrius]

Loved the fiddling with the node with the crossing train tracks. Great start with all the transport options.

[@drjonritz]

Feels like a weekend getaway

[@deaconpimp]

Loved it as always! Glad I didn't miss this episode live!

[@jcosunshine]

I'm so happy the PO TRIO was representing!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@deaconpimp]

@@jcosunshine PO Trio Fo EVA!!!

[@jcosunshine]

@@deaconpimp Yaassssss!!!!!!

[@StarStuff.]

this was a very satisfying prep, can't wait to see all the transport in real action 💗 loving the vibes and the music to go with it 💗

[@harppppp]

There’s some really nice 1x1 Green Cities cabin/hut commercial that would look great somewhere by the beach!

[@fewcandy]

Oo yes definitely! Perfect use for those assets!

[@everithh]

Always a joy to watch each of your episodes! I love the little row of shops next to the bus station. Looks adorable and fills up the space nicely. The transport frame also makes me excited for the town build due to the awkward and unique spaces you created! Can't wait to see what you do with it.

[@sarahb9070]

I love how you are always thinking one step ahead all the time with such a clear vision. ❤

[@peterolsson2060]

I love the elevated road with it’s sweeping curve.

[@vexcarius7100]

Amazing build! I suddenly miss building on a tropical theme map! I’ve been working on my desert city since 2019. I would want to see 1. A nice beach front district with shops and bars 2. Hiking trails / park to the mountain 3. Slums and shiny luxurious villas 4. Excited with the island tour packages your city can offer 5. Maybe a tribal village where the indigenous people in that area live. Sadly, most of tropical countries with amazing beaches has this darker side where big corporations grabs tribal lands for the sake of profit and real estate. I think it’s always true for most countries.

[@fewcandy]

Lovely ideas, thank you so much! You'll get a beach front in the next ep! But can see us incorporating all of those, thank you!

[@jcosunshine]

Lovely prepping build! I do love to see the thought process behind developments, really helpful to be able to do the same in my cuilds. LOVE the music you're choosing for this series, well done! Happy I could be here at this time too, benefit of spring break!!! 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@badattitude3200]

The amount of detail is amazing! Keep up the great work FewC!!

[@lumingguan]

You could do an elevated roundabout, and change the flyover to go under. This would allow train underpass as well.

[@fewcandy]

I originally considered this but with the flyover already coming in at a raised height it looked slightly odd, but for sure would help the trains!

[@StephanvanVuurenza]

What a gorgeous build! Looking forward to seeing this city develop!

[@MrSunshine251]

The way you picked that building to sit by the train station - never would have thought of it, but damn does it fit so nicely! I've seen that very same look in real life here, particularly at less "urban" train stations. Very nice! Great episode here FewC, cool to see your thoughts on thinking ahead and building for expansion. Looking forward to the beach town centre!

[@fewcandy]

Thanks Jason!

[@IlyaYatsevich]

To get rid of unwanted rail tracks crossings in those node when 2 rail tracks crossing road through 1 node, use tmpe and directly draw directions which train track you want to go in which direction (it's the same technique, when you create, for example, dedicated lane to turn left/right on road crossing or sliplane on highway).

[@ForeverNERVOUSZan]

nice comprehensive and inherent road and rail layout! it was really refreshing to watch the thought process behind putting everything down as I struggle with that myself 😅

[@fewcandy]

Thanks Zan!

[@creebefu]

Holy Batman, the tree count! 😂 Totally amazing start - really looking forward to every episode!

[@fewcandy]

😂 Thank you!

[@t.635]

lovely episode FewC!

[@Xav911]

Great episode. I think you'll need an under/overpass between the station and the bus terminal.

[@ERFTHM]

Lovely build Few. So pleasing to the eye!

[@PeacockEarings]

I'm loving the time-lapse music

[@DizzleEdits]

I just found this video and I already know I´m going to enjoy this series very much, great work!

[@e-bow]

Forgot to comment so just correcting my mistake 😂. Love network planning, so enjoyed this onr. I tend to go ott with the number of networks I use outside of downtowns. But this looks nicely proportional to me. Excited to see trams on the waterfront 🤗

[@IsaiahWells]

It's the transit network for Solitude, I love it.

[@TainaraFrostSWE]

The "realistic functional beach" asset from the workshop is a given on that breach area! It will look awesome I think

[@laggytim]

Move it, node controller and intersection marking tool should be in vanilla city skylines 2. I feel the game is unplayable without them now

[@CatLadyJude]

Great prep work and learned loads about planning for future transit options. Thanks FewC 😻

[@edwardbickford8277]

Good call setting up all the transit groundwork before any major builds. My Ideas for potential Solitude builds... A cruise port with a nearby beach resort area. I would like to see a build using the sea fortress asset from the parklife DLC. I would call it the Fortress of Solitude. At that point it would be fitting to name a peep Clark Kent Perhaps a space port could be built on the island at the top left of the map. And my last idea for today is maybe building a naval military base. I want to remind you about your notebook notes. Brad should be getting his neighborhood soon. David gets to franchise his glass factory. And I get a minigolf course.

[@fewcandy]

Thanks Edward! And for the reminders! 😌

[@kfckillie1]

That roundabout and those train level crossings would give me nightmares on console....😵‍💫😂😂

[@fewcandy]

I think they’ll give me nightmares in a few episodes time too! 😆

[@jivester88]

I loved this video. Every Few Candy episode I watch both inspires and teaches me. Thank you for helping me love this game even more than I thought possible.

[@fewcandy]

Aww thank you Jeff! That's some very kind words, appreciate it, and thank you for watching and commenting! 😄

[@vadmal5210]

I wonder ... (without having any demands to an answer..) you must be a very (++) observant turist! The way you are building this city/comunity gives an idea that you have been there! Thank you very much for all your effort!

[@fewcandy]

Thank you! I do have a keen eye for detail, it’s a major factor of my day to day job and have always been into the tiny things 😆 and am actually using little bits from various tropical places I have visited in the back of mind when I build!

[@vadmal5210]

@@fewcandy 😂😂 Do you really have time for a "day-to-day" job? 🥰🥰🥰

[@erickok]

Respecting the topography. 👍

[@tg6301]

Always great looking builds and decorating. 👍 One thing, think the area in front of the train station should maybe be parking rather than flat concrete. Can't wait to see the building of the new residential area.

[@bradplayscities]

I can sense Jens happiness with all these rocks :P Yep I’m binge watching to catch up 😂

[@fewcandy]

😂 did you catch Bradley Stanton Ville?! ❤️❤️

[@bradplayscities]

Moved in already, ready to start my new buns empire and watch my McLaren boys get podiums this weekend ;)

[@dougm4160]

I made my one opinion clear on location of the airport. But. I'd like to see the water front tram with pedestrian. You could always shrink the width of the path. Though ik how wonky stretching can be. (What was I thinking using the new pedestrian path on a breakwater/pier😅)

[@jstokes]

You had asked about some suggestions -and somewhere on the island on a beach having a Lūʻau - with outdoor tables, bonfires, stage area for traditional Polynesian dance. It does not necessarily have to be a tourist thing -if you have ever seen the local dance competitions, it quite impressive. You could incorporate the stage area that you used in Burning Tent in a custom build with palms, etc, near a beach for this kind of thing. Another classic eatery is the Hawaiian plate lunch -and these were originally for farmworkers -so the farms you have would have something like this -the food trucks by the ferry you have with the picnic tables under the pergolas is the kind of setup you would have for a plate lunch place -or with a shed, and these can also be found in any rural area off the side of the road. The other thing is if you have a fishing industry build, many of the fishing boats have their own restaurants -some quite famous like Mama's Fish House -direct from fishing boat to table. All so fun to think about.

[@fewcandy]

Great ideas! Thank you!

[@sepehr992]

absolutely love the vibe of this new city!

[@neutriarche]

Great video :D !

[@StMansur]

Great vid, as always.

[@YouKnowJus]

I've been watching cities vids since Thanksgiving how am i just now getting recommended your channel??!!

[@jstokes]

I learn a lot from your builds about the various tools you use for nodes and traffic manager. Wonderful that we now have this beachfront town -and I would love it if you included a hotel and a seafront restaurant so we could imagine a holiday here. I love how you planned the transit options, and that tram would be fun to take with views over the bay.

[@fewcandy]

Can definitely have hotel(s) and a seafront restaurant! Thank you!

[@HJJP]

Dude I randomly found your channel and the content is amazing! Congratulations.

[@fewcandy]

Ahh thank you so much! Welcome to the channel!

[@EternalGamingNet]

Great video, watching the planning process, and then watching those plans come to life was such a joy.

[@FranklinLongallnitelong22]

Another fine build as always...Sorry I have no ideas for the build...I bet it could be like the next great vacation spot on earth!

[@fewcandy]

Thanks Franklin! 😄

[@gonzalolozano1198]

I subscribed just because of the level of detailing you have.... it's awesome. All my town I built are a mess... 😂😂😂😂

[@fewcandy]

Ah thank you! And welcome to the channel!

[@devdanielplays...7519]

For connecting the tram station up [24:50], I think you could have used the "Union" tool inside Network Multitool, which should be able to combine that end node with the junction. The "Intersect" tool (again, Network Multitool) may also have worked. I'm getting into detailing myself and the nitty-gritty of these mods, and there's certainly a lot of untamed power there haha! Currently making my way through your playlists as I've only recently discovered your videos (as a follow-on from CPP, Overcharged Egg, Akruas et al.) and am thoroughly enjoying them so far. Really relaxing vibe, great artistic vision too (far better than mine!) :)

[@fewcandy]

Thank you! Yes I still always forget to use NMT as it's relatively new compared to how long I've been playing the game, but a ton of awesome tricks in there! And hope you enjoy the binge of the playlists, and welcome to the channel!

[@devdanielplays...7519]

@@fewcandy Haha, no worries. It's definitely one of those deep plugins, like IMT or Move It. Speaking of Move It, in your Hawaiian beach episode, you actually pointed out how to scale in Move It, which is not something I knew about at all! And this sharing of knowledge is why the C:S community is one of the best in gaming :D

[@chrisgill6239]

saw your cross over with egg a few month ago now im hooked love the attention to detail

[@fewcandy]

Thank you! 😄 Attention to detail is definitely what I strive for!

[@dogangurgen]

Looking forward to the next episode :)

[@Meeesa]

This map is so beautiful! Makes me want to go to Solitude and enjoy the sun...er, rain. 🤣

[@fewcandy]

🤣

[@mgSocialist]

looking forward to next episode!

[@bradplayscities]

38:50 Still reckon this sounds like Pink!’s new song 🎶

[@Eric-tp2kf]

I noticed in your top down view that your Mountains are in somewhat of a straight line. Was thinking that you may want to add a scenic mountain top rail to connect some of your outlying areas. You can google scenic mountain top train in New Hampshire to get a feel for what I mean. I think this could give a pretty cool look with tall rail bridges in the background.

[@fewcandy]

Will check that out, sounds like a nice idea, thank you!

[@TangerineUnicornDesign]

Holy crapmonkeys, that's a lot of IMT. Totally worth it though, it makes roads look like roads if you know what I mean. 🤣You know you can save any junction to use again, don't you? It's not just the roundabouts, all the slip lanes on the main roads can be saved and pasted in again to stop you having to do it over and over. Loving Solitude though, it's perfect.

[@cameronalisterlee]

great cities skyline content ❤ more please

[@Jeshter2000]

At the tram ferry hub people can fall. At the end the paths do not connect nicely... You should check it out...

[@jzeltman]

I think you should be able to use TMPE and the lane connectors on your level crossing to prohibit the trains from switching tracks at the level crossing

[@fewcandy]

Will give that a go again! Couldn't seem to get the lane connectors working when I tested it!

[@weighpotato7175]

Lets gooo

[@E.Burton]

What a stunning layout 🤩! Can I suggest the name 'Kai' for this town on the beach. It means sea in Hawaiian.

[@fewcandy]

Love that! Thank you!

[@d9dga]

Presumably the first snowmen mafia to arrive in Solitude will be doing their dodgy deals under that flyover??

[@fewcandy]

🤣

[@frawa1530]

"you and egg are actually the same person. You do the same thing every week on your KZbin channel 😂😂

[@aryanstudios4946]

Suggestion - Make your next town using Goa(City in India ) type of Archtitecture , like those villas , resorts and colourful housing would look cool….

[@philippmatveev6065]

Hi there, love your work! May I ask to adjust the barrier on the level crossing near the roundabout a bit? It is almost on the track

[@fewcandy]

Yes I missed that but have corrected now! Thank you

[@arcticfox__original_arcticfox]

There’s NODE wrong with your road planning and I liked your Take on your spaghetti about gd job

[@mateo_sid]

❤

[@arkilos2253]

alright, the round stadium at 1:01 mark, what is that for? cricket?

[@aaronsneary4566]

How do you and other KZbinrs zoom so far out? Even with 81 tiles, I still can't zoom out for planning like you do.

[@fewcandy]

I use the Camera Positions Utilities mod for that, or you can use ACME which is a more recent version, I just find it a bit glitchy sometimes so revert to the old one.

[@oliverwakila]

I noticed you removed decals and such using node controller, how did you do that??

[@fewcandy]

Do you know what the timestamp was in the video when I did this?! Then I'd be able to tell you 😄

[@oliverwakila]

@@fewcandy omg thank you so much for replying!! 34:25 :)

[@fewcandy]

@@oliverwakila oh that’s the ‘markings’ option in node controller, you can toggle it on and off, it’s the bottom option in the default menu!

[@rohitsarowa3416]

Can someone please explain me how to get those square sized brushes for painting surfaces? I've tried to search them all over workshop but couldn't find them

[@fewcandy]

They come from this collection here, various surface textures and sizes, very useful! steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=416082909

[@rohitsarowa3416]

@@fewcandy Thank You very much 🤩 and also thank you for this wonderful series, have been really enjoying it

[@Jackamo6200]

Does anybody know what the number in the top middle of the screen mean? I thought it was time but it doesn’t seem to change at all. I’ve been wondering for the past few episodes 😅

[@fewcandy]

Lol, it is the time, it’s a new function within play it, but as I have day night cycle off it doesn’t mean a lot 😂

[@Jackamo6200]

@@fewcandy ah okay, makes sense; thank you! :)

[@drjonritz]

Population more than doubled during this build...

[@fewcandy]

We had a huge death wave in the previous episode, that got up to 1.7k originally, then fell right back, so I think a lot of it was that population returning!