Observed arrival · 2026-10-01

Interurban: a transit-planning simulation

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A browser-based game where you plan transit networks for real US metros using census tracts and observed commute flows.

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For: Transit-planning and simulation-game enthusiasts
Worth noticing: Construction cost and schedule risk are drawn when you commit; reloading cannot reroll a bad outcome.

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A playable Minneapolis–Saint Paul example is labeled complete and includes eight lines and 185 stations. The simulation exposes decisions about service frequency, fares, construction type, and workforce policy, while its model description names trip generation, gravity distribution, nested-logit mode choice, and frequency-based assignment. The site says the free edition includes one complete metro and decade rather than a reduced demo.

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