Cities: Skylines - Tips and FAQ

This guide is an ongoing project that lists some answers to questions you may have about Cities: Skylines

Roads

1. Should I use a grid layout in my city?

• No. Grid layouts leave tons of traffic on a few streets.

1. How close should my intersection be?

• If there is low traffic expected, you can place intersections 1 city block apart. If it is high traffic, you need 2 or more city blocks between intersections.

Initial Layout

• What should my first road be?
  • A one-way roundabout in the circle of your city, with one-way streets connecting to the highway.

Highways

Intersections

• Roundabout or Intersection?
  • Early game makes roundabouts easy to make, and they can handle medium traffic.