Parking Revenue Reinvestment Program

The City of Calgary supports vibrant areas where people can live, work, shop, and spend time. The Parking Revenue Reinvestment Program helps make this possible by using a portion of on-street paid parking revenue to fund improvements in Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) and eligible communities.

These improvements make public spaces more welcoming and enjoyable. They support business activity and strengthen community life.

Policy Update

 In 2024, Council approved changes to the Calgary Parking Policies. One key change affects how funds are shared. Now, 10 per cent of the net revenue from on-street paid parking is used for local improvements in eligible areas. This change makes funding more stable from year to year.

What the Program Supports

 The Parking Revenue Reinvestment Program supports projects that:

• Make streets more walkable and pedestrian-friendly
• Improve streets and parking
• Enhance the design of public space
• Help create lively, well-used neighbourhoods

How Funding Works

Each year, 10 per cent of the net revenue from paid on-street parking is set aside for local improvements.

This funding goes to:

• Business Improvement Areas (BIAs)
• Eligible communities outside of established BIA boundaries as shown on the map​ but within the grey Parking Limit Boundaries.

The funds are shared based on how much revenue was generated in each area. For example, if a BIA generated 20 per cent of the total on-street parking revenue among all BIAs, it would receive 20 per cent of the BIA portion of the funds.

The previous year’s surplus revenue is used to support improvements such as upgraded sidewalks, lighting, seating, landscaping, and other public space or parking enhancements.

 In BIA areas, The City works closely with BIA representatives to identify priorities. For communities outside BIAs, funds are pooled, and eligible projects are considered through an application process.

The money can be used for infrastructure and service improvements in these areas.