Works will update parking conditions to better balance community needs and are the result of parking data analysis and feedback from the Carlton community.
Works began in early August 2024 and are due to be completed in 2025.
Parking conditions will be officially changed as soon as signs are visible on each street.
We’re making gradual adjustments to parking on an annual basis, so not all streets will be changed this round.
Location of improvements made
The map below shows where we made improvements this round.
Downloadable maps are available to provide an overview of the parking conditions that will apply in each area.
Learn more about the community consultation that informed these changes, as well as residential parking permits in your neighbourhood, including permit types and availability.
Carlton Parking improvements
We heard:
"Thursday through Sunday especially bad for residents and evenings and weekends are very important for business, customers need to be able to park."
Support turnover of parking when demand remains high:
- We will extend parking control hours to a consistent 7am to 10pm, Monday to Sunday.
- In the “Lygon Precinct” we will extend parking control hours to a consistent 7am to 7pm, Monday to Sunday.
- Where 11pm controls currently exist they will not be adjusted.
- A 'peak' rate of $4 per hour will apply between 7am and 7pm, Monday to Friday. There is no increase to the current peak rate.
- An 'off peak' rate of $2 per hour will apply after 7pm weeknights and on weekends.
We heard
"Availability is low and it can be hard to find a space when you need it."
- Carlton 'green sign' parking will typically be 2P Meter (two hours) to support the average visit length in the neighbourhood. Accessible parking will typically be 2P (two hours). Existing 1/2P parking will not be changed.
- Kerbside parking in Carlton will prioritise space for loading zones, accessible bays and short-term parking by locals and visitors. Untimed parking areas limit the number of vehicles that can access the kerbside each day.
- Longer-term parking will be provided nearby Princes Park to accommodate people needing longer stays. Parking controls will include 4P Meter (four hours) and P Meter (untimed). We will also promote the available off-street parking options in the neighbourhood.
- There will be minimal change to resident exempt areas and total resident exempt bay numbers.
We heard:
"We need options for delivery, pick up and drop off for residents, businesses and delivery drivers."
- 15 minutes free parking in any ‘green sign’ space via the EasyPark app will be introduced in Carlton following the success of this initiative in the central city and Southbank. Read more about where and how to get 15 minutes free.
- “No Parking” bays will support pick up/drop off to help business and food delivery vehicles access businesses and residences.
- We will adjust Loading Zone controls to a consistent 30 minutes between 7am and 4pm, Monday to Friday and 7am to 7pm Monday to Sunday in “Lygon Precinct”.
