City of Perth Parking has implemented various green initiatives to reduce energy consumption and vehicle emissions. These initiatives include tree planting, involvement in Electric Vehicle programmes and installing environmentally friendly features in car parks such as ticketless parking meters.  

Environmentally Friendly Car Park Design

Our car parks incorporate innovative, sustainable features to enhance environmental efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. These include:

• Real-time bay availability signage - LED signs with real-time bay availability that are integrated to wayfinding and directional signage, as well as the City of Perth Parking website and mobile app to assist in reducing travel time and CO2 emissions.
• Dedicated motorcycle and bicycle parking - Elder Street Car Park is the first in Australia to provide caged motorcycle and bicycle parking with controlled access. Patrons can park here and use the free CAT bus to reach the city centre, reducing traffic congestion.
• Energy efficient lighting – low energy solutions such as induction lighting and lighting control systems that reduce energy consumption.
• Natural ventilation with CO2 monitoring – automated ventilation adjustments to reduce energy consumption and optimise airflow.
• Parking Bay Guidance Systems – the Convention Centre Car Park features overhead indicator lights above each bay reducing driving time and CO2 emissions.
• Solar panel installations -  Pier St and Elder St car parks are equipped with solar panels to reduce power consumption, support electric vehicle charging facilities and reduce energy costs.
• Electric Vehicle Initiatives:
  • Electric Vehicle Trial Program 2010 to 20212 - The trial provided information on the performance, environmental benefits, policies, infrastructure and practical implications for the future use of electric vehicles in WA.
  • City of Perth Electric Vehicle Chargers Trial (2025): The City has installed seven (7) paid EV charging stations across the City in both non-boom gate car parks and on-street bays as part of a 12-month trial. During the trial the City will assess demand and usage to inform future EV charging infrastructure.