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Myrtle Beach parking fees could cause safety problems

Since Myrtle Beach is no longer a sleepy little beach town that can allow free parking on its street ends and avenues, I suggest that the city require property owners in those areas to install sidewalks.

With more people parking west of U.S. 17 Business, not providing a designated walking area for them as they carry their beach gear to the ocean is a public safety issue.

I believe the property owners in this area will view the construction of sidewalks as a fair trade for their privacy and security.

Jim Little, Myrtle Beach

This story was originally published April 21, 2017 at 9:28 AM with the headline "Myrtle Beach parking fees could cause safety problems."

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