How does SCOOT model driver behaviour?

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SCOOT is the automated, intelligent system that controls traffic light phasing in built up areas.

My local council is consulting on upgrading zebra crossings on all 4 arms of a small roundabout to toucan crossings, and have claimed it will benefit "all users" because their modelling in SCOOT has shown better traffic flow.

It may be true, but I'm sceptical about how the model simulates driver behaviour. A mile up the road there is a pelican crossing right on top of the exit of another roundabout, whch queues up right over the roundabout because drivers in the real world don't give way or leave gaps where they ought to.

Hence the question.

FWIW I'm prepared to keep an open mind about it, but would like to get some background.

Thanks.

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Yeah I've read all that, but there's no info about the driver modelling - it seems to assume all cars will stop nice and tidily, not back up over the junction etc. Not going to happen in the real world!

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Thanks, that's the conclusion I came to from reading the various articles on their website. It sounds like the council have either mis-understood what SCOOT have told them / sold them or have mis-represented the study that has been done.