The increasingly popular sport of Formula E motor racing returned to London in July 2016, when the city hosted the final two events of this year’s FIA Formula E Championships. ‘E’ stands for ‘electric’, as only electric-powered cars can be driven in the race. Unlike Formula 1, Formula E tracks tend to be city street

Visibility splays play an important role in the design of an access or junction. According to Motion’s Phil Bell, “they are undoubtedly the most important safety component of any priority junction”. Visibility splays enable drivers on a side road to see vehicles approaching on the major road. They also allow drivers on the major road

Current planning regulations require the attenuation of flows from new development, irrespective of the location of the site within the catchment. Motion Director Richard Bettridge argues for three improvements to flood risk management strategies in relation to new schemes. Sites near the seaside have needed measures to attenuate surface runoff, when it may be better

Measures in the 2016 Queen’s Speech will allow driverless vehicles to be insured under normal policies in the UK. The legislation means that autonomous cars will unquestionably be a feature of our roads in the future. Wider use of autonomous and driverless vehicles will greatly alter the way towns and new developments are designed. Better