Category Archives: Road Safety in Kings Cross

TfL escapes corporate manslaughter charges over 2011 Kings Cross cyclist death

Posted on October 22, 2013 by William Perrin

The recent round of inquests into tragic cycling deaths with poor TfL road design in the spotlight prompted me to ask the Crown Prosecution Service for a statement on the accident that tragically killed Deep Lee in Kings Cross two … Continue reading →

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Plea from tree man about dangerous junction at Whitbread Hotel site

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Sophie Talbot

Local resident John Ashwell (trustee of King’s Cross Community Projects) is known here as ‘the tree man’ because he is responsible for the vast majority of street trees in the north east quarter of King’s Cross. He fundraised for them … Continue reading →

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Traffic issues for proposed hotel 62-68 York Way

Posted on July 25, 2013 by William Perrin

Traffic caused by the proposed new hotel has been raised with me a few times.  So I shot some video of the traffic situation on Wharfdale Road, just opposite where the proposed guest entrance will be for the Whitbread Hub … Continue reading →

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In the dark at York Way’s KX bus stop

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Sophie Talbot

At Transport for London and LB Camden’s all new improved King’s Cross Station York Way bus stop tonight passengers are still in the dark (see picture taken at 6.30pm, left). The bus stop should be lit making people waiting feel … Continue reading →

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At last!

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Sean Murray

Work to complete the second phase of pavement widening and a ‘pinch point’ crossing in York Way is now scheduled from Monday February 4th. The improvements fall short of what many of us wanted – real traffic calming in York … Continue reading →

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London Assembly publishes report into cycle safety: Gearing Up

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Sophie Talbot

The Transport Committee of the London Assembly was tasked with investigating cycling in London at its meeting on 14 June 2012. The aim was threefold: to understand the issues facing current cyclists and the barriers to potential cyclists; to examine the plans proposed … Continue reading →

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TfL ‘assisting police with their enquiries’ and hiding behind their lawyers on Kings Cross corporate manslaughter issues

Posted on October 17, 2012 by William Perrin

It’s taken TfL 9 months to decide to hide behind their lawyers in responding to my request for information they hold on corporate manslaughter issues in Kings Cross. But say TfL: ‘the police investigation into the Kings Cross incident you … Continue reading →

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Open letter to meeting on Kings Cross Roads between TfL and Camden (17th Oct. 2012)

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Daniel Z. Zylbersztajn-Lewandowski

Open letter to meeting on Kings Cross Roads between TfL and Camden (17th Oct. 2012) Note: This letter is the opinion of a resident of Kings Cross, non affiliated to any party or group.  It represents his view and position … Continue reading →

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