How do I simulate a road network?

Open this page and use the live PageRank tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.

Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.

Can I use my own numbers?

Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a road network from your own measurements.

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PageRank for a road network

Simulate a road network live in your browser. This runs the real PageRank solver — adjust the inputs, watch it respond instantly, and export the result. No install, no account.

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the algorithm that built Google

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Presets

Damping factor d

PageRank ranks nodes by importance: a page is important if important pages link to it. It is computed by imagining a random surfer who follows links with probability d and jumps randomly otherwise, then finding where they spend the most time. This eigenvector of the link matrix launched Google and now ranks everything from proteins to social influence.

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Damping0.85

Top node23.6%

Methodpower iteration

Governing equation

P R (p) = \frac{1 - 0.85}{6} + 0.85 q \sum \frac{P R ( q )}{L ( q )}

Reading this result: PageRank is the stationary distribution of a random surfer who follows links with probability d and teleports to a random page with probability 1−d. At d=0.85 link structure dominates but teleport still keeps every node reachable.

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About this simulation

The full PageRank tool models a road network with the same numerics engineers and scientists use — running entirely client-side. Change any parameter and the result updates in real time, so you can build intuition, check a design, or teach the concept without spreadsheets or installs.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I simulate a road network?: Open this page and use the live PageRank tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.
Is it free?: Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.
Can I use my own numbers?: Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a road network from your own measurements.