traffic simulation 2D

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hi,
am planning 2 do a 2D traffic simulation using c++. I kinda draft a plan how to go through it.. but am not sure. maybe ur expertise can help me get the optimal way.

1. language = c++
2. 2D graphics = openGL display
3. data structure = quadtree

is there some simulation toolkit for c++ ? or maybe something else to be used. i have an image (road map) which i need to convert to a datastructure for use within the simulation. how to do this ?

comments and experiences on this would be welcome.

thnx in advance