News and Updates

In the last blog, we discussed how electrification of vehicle fleets and the use of alternative fuels will go some way to achieving net zero in the...

According to the UK Local Government Association, over 300 local authorities have declared a climate emergency. Whilst local authorities don’t have...

In 2023, the UK experienced its warmest June on record, yet the following month, Northern Ireland and northwest England experienced the wettest July...

As Maple Consulting celebrates its 9th anniversary, 2024 has yet again been full of interesting projects and events. From consulting activities on...

What is the Marchetti Constant and why does it matter? In 1994, an Italian physicist, Cesare Marchetti, described what is now known as the Marchetti...

There is robust evidence that walking and cycling are good for you. It is common sense that physical activity is better for us than sitting in a...

Over the past few months, Martin Lamb, Director of Maple Consulting, has been preparing the 8th iteration of the Forum of European Highway Research...

The Labour Party was elected as the new Government in the least surprising General Election result imaginable. Here, Martin Lamb looks at what was...

With the election in full swing, Martin Lamb takes a look at the seven main parties’ manifesto commitments on transport. Spoiler alert, sometimes...

After last month’s blog, which considered the 20mph speed limit in Wales amongst other issues, I thought I’d start this one with a non-controversial...

In this blog post, we look at some of this year's transport updates, highlighting those that may have slipped under the radar, while providing a bit...

In business, how do you know that what you're doing is the right thing, the best way, and the most effective solution if you aren't collaborating...