After five years or more of local campaigning, and half a year delay,  Swinton Street will be safe to cross as of next week.  The new push button operated crossing is a real victory for the voice of a local resident who raised the issue repeatedly and reminded Transport for London and Street-management yearly of the problem.  In the same sweep the traffic lights were combined with a new crossing over Kings Cross Road at Travelodge Hotel and a widening of the pedestrian walk way in Kings Cross Road and Pentonville Rise.  

Read the full story here:  Victory at Kings Cross