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	There are currently 3 types of elevators.		There are currently 3 types of elevators.

	==== [[Basic ~~Elevator~~\|Basic elevator]] ====		==== [[Basic elevator\|Basic elevator]] ====
	A basic elevator can span 30 floors. It has average acceleration and speed.		A basic elevator can span 30 floors. It has average acceleration and speed.

	You may have up to 8 cars per shaft which may be reduced, depending on your map and star rating.		You may have up to 8 cars per shaft which may be reduced, depending on your map and star rating.

	==== [[Express ~~Elevator~~\|Express elevator]] ====		==== [[Express elevator\|Express elevator]] ====
	An express elevator can span over 100 floors. It has high acceleration and speed. Express elevators are also more expensive to build and operate.		An express elevator can span over 100 floors. It has high acceleration and speed. Express elevators are also more expensive to build and operate.

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	Because of express elevators' high top speed, you may wish to reduce the number of floors serviced by express elevators so that they are able to reach their top speed. Having an express elevator stop on every floor will reduce its efficiency.		Because of express elevators' high top speed, you may wish to reduce the number of floors serviced by express elevators so that they are able to reach their top speed. Having an express elevator stop on every floor will reduce its efficiency.

	==== [[Service ~~Elevator~~\|Service elevator]] ====		==== [[Service elevator\|Service elevator]] ====
	A service elevator is dedicated to workers and can span over 100 floors. It has above-average acceleration and speed, is faster than a standard elevator, and is slightly cheaper to build and operate.		A service elevator is dedicated to workers and can span over 100 floors. It has above-average acceleration and speed, is faster than a standard elevator, and is slightly cheaper to build and operate.

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	There are currently 3 types of elevators.		There are currently 3 types of elevators.

	==== ~~Standard~~ elevator ====		==== [[Basic Elevator\|Basic elevator]] ====
	A ~~standard~~ elevator can span 30 floors. It has average acceleration and speed.		A basic elevator can span 30 floors. It has average acceleration and speed.

	You may have up to 8 cars per shaft which may be reduced, depending on your map and star rating.		You may have up to 8 cars per shaft which may be reduced, depending on your map and star rating.

	==== Express elevator ====		==== [[Express Elevator\|Express elevator]] ====
	An express elevator can span over 100 floors. It has high acceleration and speed. Express elevators are also more expensive to build and operate.		An express elevator can span over 100 floors. It has high acceleration and speed. Express elevators are also more expensive to build and operate.

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	Because of express elevators' high top speed, you may wish to reduce the number of floors serviced by express elevators so that they are able to reach their top speed. Having an express elevator stop on every floor will reduce its efficiency.		Because of express elevators' high top speed, you may wish to reduce the number of floors serviced by express elevators so that they are able to reach their top speed. Having an express elevator stop on every floor will reduce its efficiency.

	==== Service elevator ====		==== [[Service Elevator\|Service elevator]] ====
	A service elevator is dedicated to workers and can span over 100 floors. It has above-average acceleration and speed, is faster than a standard elevator, and is slightly cheaper to build and operate.		A service elevator is dedicated to workers and can span over 100 floors. It has above-average acceleration and speed, is faster than a standard elevator, and is slightly cheaper to build and operate.

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	Service elevators are restricted to workers and are a good way to ensure workers are able to quickly reach the floors they need access to. For example, it may be helpful to connect your housekeeping directly to your hotel rooms with a service elevator.		Service elevators are restricted to workers and are a good way to ensure workers are able to quickly reach the floors they need access to. For example, it may be helpful to connect your housekeeping directly to your hotel rooms with a service elevator.

	=== Stairs ===		=== [[Stairs]] ===
	Stairs can connect two floors together. They are the slowest way for tenants to get from floor to floor. They are also free to operate once they are built. Workers pushing carts cannot use stairs.		Stairs can connect two floors together. They are the slowest way for tenants to get from floor to floor. They are also free to operate once they are built. Workers pushing carts cannot use stairs.

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	Stairs can be placed over a 2-story lobby to create a 3-floor staircase.		Stairs can be placed over a 2-story lobby to create a 3-floor staircase.

	=== Escalators ===		=== [[Escalator\|Escalators]] ===
	Escalators, like stairs, also connect two floors together. They are slightly faster than stairs but require power and money to operate.		Escalators, like stairs, also connect two floors together. They are slightly faster than stairs but require power and money to operate.

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	Escalators can be placed over a 2-story lobby to create a 3-floor escalator.		Escalators can be placed over a 2-story lobby to create a 3-floor escalator.

	=== Paternoster ===		=== [[Paternoster]] ===
	The paternoster is a continuous loop of passenger cars that can span up to 15 floors. Its continuous nature allows passengers to move up and down at the same time. Due to the limited capacity of the cars, its throughput will be lower than that of elevators.		The paternoster is a continuous loop of passenger cars that can span up to 15 floors. Its continuous nature allows passengers to move up and down at the same time. Due to the limited capacity of the cars, its throughput will be lower than that of elevators.

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 Practical play: build capacity before distant floors need it, spread demand across routes, and watch [[Traffic]] as population grows.
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	Transport ~~moves people through~~ the tower. Elevators, escalators, stairs, and other transport ~~types~~ have ~~their own~~ capacity, routing, operational state~~, and—in applicable cases—power demand~~.		Transport connects the tower. Elevators, escalators, stairs and other transport have capacity, routing and operational state; powered transport also uses [[Power]].

	~~Commute is~~ a ~~common~~ room-evaluation ~~factor:~~ a room can be rentable but still perform poorly if tenants and visitors cannot reach it efficiently. As the tower grows, add capacity and choose transport placement to keep wait and travel times practical. Power shortages can ~~also~~ take powered transport out of service.		People need a usable route to each destination. Congestion and slow journeys worsen commute-related room evaluation, while a power shortage can take powered transport out of service.

	~~See~~ [[Traffic]] ~~for the local foot-traffic metric and the individual transport articles for their build data~~.		Practical play: build capacity before distant floors need it, spread demand across routes, and watch [[Traffic]] as population grows.

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Transport moves people through the tower. Elevators, escalators, stairs, and other transport types have their own capacity, routing, operational state, and—in applicable cases—power demand.

Commute is a common room-evaluation factor: a room can be rentable but still perform poorly if tenants and visitors cannot reach it efficiently. As the tower grows, add capacity and choose transport placement to keep wait and travel times practical. Power shortages can also take powered transport out of service.

See [[Traffic]] for the local foot-traffic metric and the individual transport articles for their build data.

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	Transport systems ~~are what connects~~ your different floors together. In 2D Tower, there are a few different types of elevators, stairs, escalators, and a paternoster. Each ~~have their~~ own strengths and weaknesses.		Transport systems connect your different floors together. In 2D Tower, there are a few different types of elevators, stairs, escalators, and a paternoster. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses.

	Certain tenants and workers may require specific transport modes depending. For example, workers pushing carts will require elevator access.		Certain tenants and workers may require specific transport modes depending. For example, workers pushing carts will require elevator access.
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	==== Standard elevator ====		==== Standard elevator ====
	A standard elevator can span 30 floors. ~~They have~~ average acceleration and speed.		A standard elevator can span 30 floors. It has average acceleration and speed.

	You may have up to 8 cars per shaft which may be reduced, depending on your map and star rating.		You may have up to 8 cars per shaft which may be reduced, depending on your map and star rating.

	==== Express elevator ====		==== Express elevator ====
	An express elevator can span over 100 floors. ~~They have~~ high acceleration and speed. Express elevators are also more expensive to build and operate.		An express elevator can span over 100 floors. It has high acceleration and speed. Express elevators are also more expensive to build and operate.

	You may have up to 8 cars per shaft which may be reduced, depending on your map and star rating.		You may have up to 8 cars per shaft which may be reduced, depending on your map and star rating.

	Because of express ~~elevator~~'s high top-speed, you may wish to reduce the number of floors serviced by express elevators so that they are able to reach their top speed. Having an express elevator stop on every floor will reduce its efficiency.		Because of express elevators' high top speed, you may wish to reduce the number of floors serviced by express elevators so that they are able to reach their top speed. Having an express elevator stop on every floor will reduce its efficiency.

	==== Service elevator ====		==== Service elevator ====
	An elevator dedicated to workers ~~that~~ can span over 100 floors. ~~They have~~ above-average acceleration and speed ~~and are~~ faster than standard ~~elevators~~ and ~~are~~ slightly cheaper to build and operate.		A service elevator is dedicated to workers and can span over 100 floors. It has above-average acceleration and speed, is faster than a standard elevator, and is slightly cheaper to build and operate.

	You may have up to 8 cars per shaft which may be reduced, depending on your map and star rating.		You may have up to 8 cars per shaft which may be reduced, depending on your map and star rating.
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	Stairs can connect two floors together. They are the slowest way for tenants to get from floor to floor. They are also free to operate once they are built. Workers pushing carts cannot use stairs.		Stairs can connect two floors together. They are the slowest way for tenants to get from floor to floor. They are also free to operate once they are built. Workers pushing carts cannot use stairs.

	Stairs can be stacked by placing them one ~~ontop~~ of another.		Stairs can be stacked by placing them one on top of another.

	Stairs can be placed over a 2-story lobby to create a 3-floor staircase.		Stairs can be placed over a 2-story lobby to create a 3-floor staircase.
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	Escalators, like stairs, also connect two floors together. They are slightly faster than stairs but require power and money to operate.		Escalators, like stairs, also connect two floors together. They are slightly faster than stairs but require power and money to operate.

	Escalators can be stacked by placing them one ~~ontop~~ of another.		Escalators can be stacked by placing them one on top of another.

	Escalators can be placed over a 2-story lobby to create a 3-floor escalator.		Escalators can be placed over a 2-story lobby to create a 3-floor escalator.

	=== Paternoster ===		=== Paternoster ===
	The paternoster is a continuous loop of passenger cars that can span up to 15 floors. ~~Their~~ continuous nature allows passengers to move up and down at the same time. Due to the limited capacity of the cars, ~~the~~ throughput will be ~~less~~ than elevators.		The paternoster is a continuous loop of passenger cars that can span up to 15 floors. Its continuous nature allows passengers to move up and down at the same time. Due to the limited capacity of the cars, its throughput will be lower than that of elevators.

	Workers pushing carts can use a paternoster.		Workers pushing carts can use a paternoster.

	== Routing ==		== Routing ==
	People in your tower will need a route from your tower entrances to their destination. Generally, they will try to pick the most efficient route to their destination. Congestion and long queues may cause them to find alternate routes if they are available. Try to optimize routes that your tenants use ~~msot~~ often. Direct routes are better than routes that require multiple transfers.		People in your tower will need a route from your tower entrances to their destination. Generally, they will try to pick the most efficient route to their destination. Congestion and long queues may cause them to find alternate routes if they are available. Try to optimize routes that your tenants use most often. Direct routes are better than routes that require multiple transfers.

	Slow commutes and long queues will reduce the commute satisfaction. For most rooms, this may mean lower room satisfaction scores. For specific rooms like stores, it may also reduce the number of visitors that will decide to visit your tower in the future.		Slow commutes and long queues will reduce the commute satisfaction. For most rooms, this may mean lower room satisfaction scores. For specific rooms like stores, it may also reduce the number of visitors that will decide to visit your tower in the future.
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	People in your tower have only so much patience when they try to reach their destination. This is represented by each person's individual commute satisfaction. You can see a person's satisfaction based on their silhouette color: As it turns pink to red, they become more and more dissatisfied.		People in your tower have only so much patience when they try to reach their destination. This is represented by each person's individual commute satisfaction. You can see a person's satisfaction based on their silhouette color: As it turns pink to red, they become more and more dissatisfied.

	~~A low~~ commute satisfaction will reduce room evaluation scores and may reduce the number of visitors and guests that want to visit your tower.		Low commute satisfaction will reduce room evaluation scores and may reduce the number of visitors and guests that want to visit your tower.

	=== Improving commute satisfaction ===		=== Improving commute satisfaction ===
	Find ways to help your tenants reach their destination as quickly as possible. Reduce congestion by streamlining routes and improving elevator efficiency with optimized routes.		Find ways to help your tenants reach their destination as quickly as possible. Reduce congestion by streamlining routes and improving elevator efficiency with optimized routes.

	Commute satisfaction can ~~be reduced less quickly by making~~ the environment that people pass through more pleasant. Use skylobbies and decorative items at transfer locations as they give a good boost to the environmental score. On the other hand, locations that are ugly and unpleasant will increase how quickly commute satisfaction is decreased.		Commute satisfaction can decline more slowly if the environment that people pass through is more pleasant. Use skylobbies and decorative items at transfer locations as they give a good boost to the environmental score. On the other hand, locations that are ugly and unpleasant will increase how quickly commute satisfaction is decreased.

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