Transportation

Why does this mode of transportation exist?

And how does it serve the society or characters in your world?

What problem does it solve?

How does it improve upon existing methods of transport?

Who primarily uses it and for what purposes?

Think differences in social classes, professions, species, etc.?

How does it impact daily life or society?

E.g., economy, migration, social structures, etc.?

What general state is it in?

E.g., is it popular with its citizens, or are there major improvements still to be made?

What is the basic structure or form of this transportation?

How does its shape or structure influence its function?

How does it move or operate?

What energy source powers it?

How reliable is it?

E.g., are breakdowns, crashes, or magical malfunctions common? What is its historical record of accidents or risks?

What is its range in terms of...

Distance? Speed? Terrain?

How many people can it accommodate or transport?

How does capacity affect speed, cost, or usage?

How accessible is it?

Think location, status, skill, etc.?

How are schedules or timing coordinated?

Describe the daily rhythm of travel hubs.

What different models or customized versions exist?

Why? What different purposes do they serve?

What networks or routes exist to support this transportation?

How are roads, rails, canals, or magical pathways organized? Consider the connectivity between cities, regions, or worlds.

How is this transportation system maintained and repaired?

And how is it kept functional and safe?

When and why was this transportation first developed?

How did technological, environmental, or societal needs inspire it?

Which historical events shaped its development or use?

Think cultural shifts over time, economic pressures, etc.?

How have disasters or failures shaped its history?

How did accidents, collapses, or magical mishaps alter use?

Who are its competitors?

Establish the other ways people travel in your world.