Sustainability | Calgary Parking

Sustainability

Green parking solutions for a sustainable Calgary. 

Journey to parking sustainability

Calgary Parking has several goals for our journey towards parking sustainability.

  • Green Fleet

    Current status: 70% of our fleet vehicles are green

  • EV chargers

    Current status: Over 50 chargers are available across eight parkades, with plans to expand to meet the growing demand within The City

  • Solar panels

    Current status: Installed at the Municipal Impound Lot, with future goals to expand wherever feasible

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Green payment options

    Providing eco-friendly payment options makes the parking process easier and helps the environment, benefiting both our customers and the planet.

  • 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.

  • 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

Calgary Parking has achieved the following:

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.

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