Sustainability | Calgary Parking
Journey to parking sustainability
Calgary Parking has several goals for our journey towards parking sustainability.
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Green Fleet
Current status: 70% of our fleet vehicles are green
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EV chargers
Current status: Over 50 chargers are available across eight parkades, with plans to expand to meet the growing demand within The City
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Solar panels
Current status: Installed at the Municipal Impound Lot, with future goals to expand wherever feasible
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Bicycle lockers
Goal: Additional four daily bike lockers by end of 2024
Current status: Six monthly bicycle lockers
Sustainable parking solutions
At Calgary Parking, we are actively implementing innovative solutions to enhance sustainability. From cutting-edge technology to resource conservation, see how we're making a difference today for a better tomorrow.
Our sustainable parking solutions empower Calgarians to play their part in protecting the environment while enjoying affordable and convenient parking options.
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Solar energy
Many of our parking pay machines are powered by solar panels. Additionally, Solar panels are being incorporated into our facilities across the city to achieve greater carbon offset and supply more clean, renewable electricity to the grid.
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Lighting
We're brightening our facilities with low-energy LED lights, paving the way for a greener tomorrow! We're committed to installing energy-efficient lights in all our facilities to further reduce our impact on the environment.
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EV charging
We've equipped our parkades with multiple charging stations to support the adoption of Electric Vehicles. Additionally, electric vehicle owners receive priority on monthly contract waitlists.
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Bike amenities
As part of our commitment to sustainable transportation, we've developed bicycle parking facilities. We're dedicated to supporting Calgarians who choose eco-friendly ways to travel around the city. Enjoy monthly bicycle parking at select parkades, with plenty of stalls available.
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Wayfinding
We're improving signage and wayfinding in our parkades and on our streets for easier parking. With top-notch signage and real-time displays showing available stalls, finding parking is simple. Clear directions reduce extra driving which lowers emissions and traffic.
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Green payment options
Providing eco-friendly payment options makes the parking process easier and helps the environment, benefiting both our customers and the planet.
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Green enforcement
We've upgraded our enforcement processes with advanced technology, cutting down on the use of parking enforcement vehicles. This includes virtual enforcement capabilities, making operations more efficient and eco-friendlier.
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Water preservation
We've cut down on our water usage by cleaning parkade levels selectively and washing our vehicles less often. To be more self-sufficient, we will be relying on rain collection barrels for our operational water needs.
Green achievements
78% - percentage of violations handled virtually with advanced enforcement
70% - percentage of bicycle parking stalls that are occupied
25% - reduction in electricity consumption achieved by switching to low-energy lights in our facilities
25% - water consumption reduced by implementing water preservation tactics
50 - number of EV charging stations we have across our parkades
Calgary Parking's sustainable practices
Explore in-depth articles authored by Calgary Parking experts, detailing our sustainable initiatives and their impact on the environment.