Episodes
Thursday Aug 13, 2020
UK Urban Motorways: Glasgow Vs The Rest
Thursday Aug 13, 2020
Thursday Aug 13, 2020
In this episode, John and Stuart consider urban motorways in the UK and discuss how Glasgow compares. Is Glasgow the best? Or are there better options elsewhere? Tune in and find out.
With John Hassall and Stuart Baird
Music by Les Willox.
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Roads Declassified: Road Types & Maintenance Revealed
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
In this podcast we take a deep dive into the classification of roads across Scotland and the history of network maintenance. Learn about what's trunk or primary, special and unclassified! Following that we look at 60 years of network maintenance. Not one to be missed!
With Stuart Baird and John Hassall.
Released 23/07/2020.
Music:
“Drawing Mazes”
Podington Bear
From the Free Music Archive
CC BY-NC 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/)
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Friday Jul 10, 2020
The M9 Motorway: Planning, Construction & Future
Friday Jul 10, 2020
Friday Jul 10, 2020
In this episode we analyse the history and construction of the M9 Edinburgh to Stirling motorway. Filled with new facts and figures, and with personal anecdotes from original engineers on the job, this podcast is not to be missed!
With John Hassall and Stuart Baird.
Released July 10th 2020.
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Kingston Bridge - 50th Anniversary Special - Part 2 (Revised)
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Celebrating 50 years of the M8 Kingston Bridge on June 26th 2020. This is the second part of a two part special.
Part 2 covers: the early years of the bridge, the major strengthening and refurbishment works, the bridge today and the future.
We also discuss our planned celebrations.
With Stuart Baird and John Hassall
Revised to correct sound issues.
Music:
“Drawing Mazes”
Podington Bear
From the Free Music Archive
CC BY-NC 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/)
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/
Monday Jun 15, 2020
Kingston Bridge - 50th Anniversary Special (Part 1)
Monday Jun 15, 2020
Monday Jun 15, 2020
Celebrating 50 years of the M8 Kingston Bridge on June 26th 2020. This is the first part of a two part special.
Part 1 covers: planning and design, construction and opening.
With Stuart Baird and John Hassall
Music:
“Drawing Mazes”
Podington Bear
From the Free Music Archive
CC BY-NC 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/)
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/
Thursday May 14, 2020
Podcast 28 - Why Is The Motorway Built There?
Thursday May 14, 2020
Thursday May 14, 2020
In episode 28 we go back to the 1950s and 60s to determine why the M8 through Glasgow is built where it is! We have a specific focus on the city's Comprehensive Development Areas (CDAs), areas earmarked for complete redevelopment. CDA plans led to the demolition of existing properties, shops and in some cases roads. There were 29 CDAs throughout Glasgow, though only some were taken forward and the locations of some will reveal crucial facts about the motorway corridor!
With Stuart Baird and John Hassall.
Friday May 01, 2020
Podcast 27 - The M80 & M876: Planning, Construction & Future
Friday May 01, 2020
Friday May 01, 2020
In episode 27 we delve deep into the history of the M80 and the M876, key links in Scotland's motorway system. Loved and loathed in equal measure, the routes have a history spanning six decades. We consider what the future might hold and reveal unknown facts about the M80 "Kelvin Valley" option.
We also squeeze in some of your questions and discuss an upcoming event.
Hosted by Stuart Baird and John Hassall.
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Podcast 26 - The A720 Edinburgh City Bypass - Love It or Loathe It?
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
In episode 26 we head east to Edinburgh to discuss its much maligned bypass. Love it or loathe it, the A720 has an array of facts and figures just waiting to be discussed. Join us as we tell the story of how it came to be and discuss its performance.
We squeeze in some of your A720 questions too.
Hosted by John Hassall and Stuart Baird. Lothian
Friday Apr 10, 2020
The M74 Completion (Kingston to Fullarton)
Friday Apr 10, 2020
Friday Apr 10, 2020
In episode 25 we discuss the M74 Completion project (which stretched from the M8 at Kingston to Fullarton Road) as it approaches it 9th anniversary. We also answer a ton of listener questions and have a new appeal for information. Remember to leave us a rating if you use Apple Podcasts.
With John Hassall and Stuart Baird.
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Revisiting the M8 Renfrew Bypass & the A737
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
In episode 24 of the GMA podcast we revisit the M8 Renfrew Bypass, the section of motorway between Hillington and Bishopton, and the A737 Johnston - Linwood Bypass. We detail some interesting new facts uncovered during our recent research.
We also squeeze in a couple of listener questions!
With Stuart Baird and John Hassall.
Thursday Mar 26, 2020
Podcast 23 - Glasgow Motorway Archive: Who are we?
Thursday Mar 26, 2020
Thursday Mar 26, 2020
In episode 23 we talk about the Glasgow Motorway Archive, its members, its work and ambitions for the future. We also squeeze in a few listener questions.
With John Hassall and Stuart Baird.
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
Podcast 22 - Scotland's Motorways - M90 Special
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
Join us on Episode 22 of the Glasgow Motorway Archive podcast as we broaden our interest to some motorways outside Glasgow. We start with the M90 - the one between Edinburgh and Perth! We also squeeze in some of your questions and talk about what we've been up to.
With Stuart Baird and John Hassall.
Thursday Feb 27, 2020
Podcast 21 - Lanarkshire Edition - A725 & A8! Your Questions Answered.
Thursday Feb 27, 2020
Thursday Feb 27, 2020
Join us this month for as we focus on two of Lanarkshire's most important routes: the A725 Bellshill Bypass & Eastkilbride Expressway and the A8 between Baillieston to Newhouse! Delve into the history of these roads and learn how they became the major routes they are today.
We also answer your questions and talk about upcoming events.
Hosted by John Hassall and Stuart Baird.
Thursday Feb 13, 2020
Podcast 20 - The Unbuilt - South, East & North Link Motorways & Your Questions
Thursday Feb 13, 2020
Thursday Feb 13, 2020
In Episode 20 we return to Glasgow's unbuilt roads with a look at the South, East and North Link Motorways. We also answer your burning questions in the first of our new leaner podcasts!
Hosted by Stuart Baird and John Hassall.
Thursday Jan 16, 2020
Thursday Jan 16, 2020
In episode 19 of the Glasgow Motorway Archive podcast, we are delighted to welcome special guest Chris Hunt. A traffic engineer, Chris carried out research to prove whether the network of roads proposed for the Glasgow conurbation in 1967 would have been congestion free with today's traffic flows! He has some fascinating findings! Tying into this, John tells us about his trip to Houston in Texas last November. We also answer your questions and discuss what we've been up to!
Hosted by: John Hassall and Stuart Baird. Special Guest: Christopher Hunt.