Cims stuck at crosswalks

Verified: November 2021 - TM:PE 11.5

Symptom

• A large number of cims are stuck waiting to cross the road
• Note: Traffic jam in image above was unrelated (was just traffic lights on red)

Cause

• A game limitation prevents distant sidewalks from being connected
  • The issue is most common on huge junctions caused by very large roads.
  • The issue may also arise if you make a junction too big when using Node Controller mods.
  • Asset creators: If your road asset creates junctions that are 64f or bigger, it will cause this problem.
• There are potentially some other causes which are still being investigated (see Issue #1110).

Solution

• Make the junction smaller:
  • Use smaller roads if possible, and avoid sharp angles which can sometimes cause large junctions
  • Use Node Controller mod to shrink the size of the junction
• Make a bridge or tunnel:
  • Use pedestrian path networks to create a bridge/tunnel
  • Automatic Pedestrian Bridge Builder mod makes it easy to add bridges (and tunnels!) at junctions
• Disable crosswalks that are causing problems
  • Use Junction Restrictions tool to disable the crosswalks
• Check for broken nodes, etc.
  • Use the Broken Nodes Detector mod to scan for and fix some common road problems.
  • See guide: How to remove ghost nodes and broken nodes
• Try to "free" the cims:
  • Click Reset stuck cims and vehicles button in Settings Maintenance.

Fixed?

If not, please let us know in Issue #1110.

Other problems? See: Troubleshooting