VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach residents could soon receive $50 worth of free parking at the Oceanfront under a proposal reviewed by city leaders Tuesday night.

The idea was first presented to the City Council back in November. For many residents, the cost of parking has long been a source of frustration.

“Oh man, I’ve paid a million dollars in parking fees,” said Daniel Parrish, who lives in Virginia Beach.

Some residents say meters and garage fees add up quickly, sometimes discouraging families from visiting the Oceanfront at all.

“If you live here, you don’t want to pay the parking they have out here to come play with your kids for a couple of hours and then go back for lunch — and then maybe come back again after lunch,” said resident Timothy Corder.

Under the new proposal,

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