Official Information Center for Legacy Reroute: The Plains
(Each section has it’s own last updated date)
(Home section) Last Updated: 12/20/25
Jurisdiction / Group: Project Roadwork
Open source software and open content subsidiary of Illinois_Roadbuff’s Development.
Table of Contents
Source
The file is provided in Codeberg, an open source alternative to GitHub.
Releases in Codeberg Repository: Releases - project-roadwork/the-plains - Codeberg.org
Since there can be multiple files per release, it would be more organized to host it in a git platform without the DevForum post getting very long winded.
What is “Legacy Reroute: The Plains”?
Last Updated: 12/19/25
Type: Game/Map Template
Universe: Legacy Reroute
Genre(s): Simulation: open road, road kit/pack/template, utility & other
Development Stage: INFDEV
“The Plains” is a free, open source + open content template situated in a fictional rural area of Illinois with a focus towards MUTCD1 compliance, intended to provide a higher level of MUTCD accuracy than typical starter templates.
This work is under the Legacy Reroute universe (see Figure 1).
Figure 1: IRBD Universe Diagram
Figure 2: The Plains Map
1 MUTCD: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (basically what governs street and highway design in the US).
Changelog
Last Updated: 12/20/25
THIS SECTION WILL NOT BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES
I cannot provide changelogs at three different areas per release. The changelog can be found in the communications server AND the NOTICE file in the repo or place.
release-0.1.0-infdev [PRE-RELEASE]
- Initial release
License Info / Notices
Last Updated: 12/19/2025
1. The template of “The Plains” is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license (CC BY 4.0).
- This does not apply to scripts or software, but to content such as the map, user interface, meshes, etc.
2. The scripts / software provided within the template are licensed under the Apache License 2.0 unless otherwise noted.
- Some other scripts may be in the public domain, MIT/Expat/ISC, BSD, etc.
3. As the template is under CC BY 4.0, ensure that you attribute in a reasonable manner (visible to others, etc.) [See Attributions Here]
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You do not necessarily have to put attributions in the game description page, but somewhere like a dedicated DevForum post, a README in a git platform, etc.
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You must also provide a link to the CC BY 4.0 license
4. All contributions are welcome!
- However, contributions will have to be reviewed and accepted before merging with the main place.
5. Good Faith
- This work is provided to you free from the open source world. Please use this responsibly and not maliciously.
6. Any questions/concerns?
- Reach out in my main communications server which is provided in my group under social links! (13+)
NOTICES
A-Chassis Notice
- A-Chassis 1.7 is provided in the starter cars, and although you may think that it is GPL licensed, it was just changed to the Mozilla Public License 2.0 in their A-Chassis GitHub repository - GitHub Commit
MALICIOUS COPIES NOTICE
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Since anyone can make a copy and distribute the template, ensure that you get the template from the official source (which is here) and not from anywhere else like the toolbox (unless you are intentionally accessing a fork modified by someone else).
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Make sure you check for viruses or any backdoors on any fork you may find. Additionally, no admin system is provided in the official source.
Attributions + Guide
Last Updated: 12/20/25
Illinois_Roadbuff “Rogue Jr” - Main builder (map, places, packs, info slides, etc)
RailTypes - UserInput Debugger (Public Domain)
“RatInchNails” (preferred nickname) - Open content vehicles under CC BY 4.0
Good forms of attributions:
Derived from “The Plains” by Project Roadwork under the CC BY 4.0 license.
Map derived from “The Plains” by Project Roadwork under the CC BY 4.0 license, original map template created by Illinois_Roadbuff.
Vehicles by “RatInchNails,” under the CC BY 4.0 license.
The way you distribute is really under your discretion, but ensure you attribute in a reasonable manner.
