Category Archives: Transport

Traffic issues for proposed hotel 62-68 York Way

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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Ferodo bridge….going, going

The Ferodo bridge is being repainted by Network Rail. Local councillors and Team Cally have worked with Network Rail to make sure the bridge retains a local identity and doesn’t just become a bland viaduct.  Cllr Paul Convery has been … Continue reading

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Camden consults residents on 20 Miles Speed limit

Camden is consulting residents on a new 20 miles zone across the borough. This obviously also affects Kings Cross.  The consultation also contains questions that Camden can address to TFL to propose changes on the red routes.  In my opinion … Continue reading

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Give TFL your comments on proposed congestion zone changes (by Feb. 8th.)

In case you were not aware of it, TFL is suggesting a change of the Congestion zone exemptions.  This affects at least half of all Kings Cross residents (the ones in the Camden section) with exception of the roads North … Continue reading

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In the dark at York Way’s KX bus stop

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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A happy KXmas

The last stage of the station’s redevelopment is following the seasons in a way. It’s the beginning of a long winter of facial reconstruction and hibernation behind hoardings, with the final bit of the green canopy ‘wrapping’ set to be … Continue reading

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London Assembly publishes report into cycle safety: Gearing Up

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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Protest planned for the 25th anniversary of the King’s Cross fire

This Sunday, 18 November will mark 25 years since a ferocious fire swept up the Piccadilly line escalator at King’s Cross underground station during evening rush hour, killing 31 people in the ticket hall. The Rail Maritime and Transport union … Continue reading

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