With two new cranes on their way to Port Saint John — allowing the port to handle larger vessels and more cargo — some residents are concerned about the increase in traffic at a level railway crossing near the railway yard. 

Michael Kraut lives by the Sea Street crossing, near Bayshore Beach, on the city's west side.

Kraut said while the increase in traffic is a positive for the economy and for employment, he believes it poses a safety issue.

"Bayshore Beach was a hidden gem for locals — it's now …