Isochrone maps, also known as travel time polygons or travel time maps, show the areas that can be reached within a certain amount of time by a specific mode of transport such as car, bus, bike or walking.
Cadence makes creating isochrones as simple as dropping a pin
Bringing movement to life
Isochrones help users to understand how easy or difficult it is to reach different locations. Whether it’s City Planners trying to understand the sustainability of places, or businesses finding the ideal location to reach the most customers, isochrones provide the insights they need to make the best decisions.
How it works
Cadence makes it easy to create and share travel time maps.
Simply drag and drop your starting point onto the map, then select from our comprehensive range of transport options – car, bus, rail, bike, e-bike, or walking.
Set your desired travel time threshold (5, 10, 15 minutes or custom durations) and watch as Cadence instantly generates your travel time map. Fine-tune the appearance with intuitive visual controls to adjust colours, transparency, and styles, to match your project needs.
Enhance your analysis by adding contextual layers such as population density, points of interest, or your own custom datasets.
How Cadence helped assess the sustainability of development sites in Lydney
LDA Design were commissioned on behalf of the Forest of Dean Council to evaluate the sustainability of different spatial growth options. The design team used Cadence’s isochrone feature to understand the travel times from key amenities…
Find out why users love Cadence…
“What I love about Cadence’s isochrones is how they tell a story at a glance. I can instantly show clients the difference in house prices within a 15-minute and 30-minute commute. The visual impact is immediate and convincing – no spreadsheets required.”
Sarah, Estate Agent
“I’ve used other mapping tools where isochrones were either impossible to create or looked terrible. Cadence makes them not just functional but beautiful.”
Simon, Transport Planner
“With Cadence’s isochrones, we can visualise travel times in seconds rather than hours. What used to require specialized GIS knowledge is now just a few clicks away. It’s transformed how easy it is for us to understand accessibility in our transport planning.”
Lindsey, Director at Master Planning Agency
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