VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Free parking at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront may soon become a reality for city residents under a proposal presented to city leaders Tuesday.

Earlier this year, the City Council directed Public Works to study the creation of a resident parking program designed to encourage more locals to visit the Oceanfront.

The department’s recommendation on Tuesday calls for a $50 digital parking voucher that residents could use in designated areas along Atlantic and Pacific avenues.

Under the plan, the $50 credit would renew each year. Residents who exhaust their annual amount would be able to reload the voucher one time with an additional $50 in parking for the cost. of $25.

The credits could be used at the Second Street, Fourth Street and Rudee Loop lots, as well as the 9th

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