NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The City of Norfolk has announced an easier and more affordable parking initiative in Downtown Norfolk.
Beginning July 1, residents and visitors can enjoy two hours of free parking in city garages, new short-term meter rate options and discounted rates through a new business validation program.
14 parking facilities will offer the first two hours free. Following the initial two-hour free period, prevailing parking rates will apply. The participating parking facilities include:
- Bank Street Garage
- Boush Street Garage
- Charlotte Street Garage
- Fountain Park Garage
- Freemason Street Garage
- MacArthur North Garage
- MacArthur South Garage
- Main Street Garage
- Scope Garage
- Town Point Garage
- Waterside Garage
- W. Plume Street Garage
- Union Street Lot
- York Street Garage
In order to fund the two-hour free parking program, on-street metered parking spaces located in Tier 1 and Tier 2 areas will increase by $0.50 per quarter hour/$2 per hour…