(UPDATE) QUEZON CITY Mayor Joy Belmonte on Tuesday said that a regulated parking system will soon be implemented in the Tomas Morato-Timog area, pursuant to an ordinance.
A dry run was rolled out on Monday for the proposed public parking regulations in the city’s commercial district.
“The pilot forms part of the city’s push to better organize and manage public spaces in the Tomas Morato-Timog district — one of Quezon City’s busiest commercial and nightlife hubs,” the mayor said.
The pilot will run until the passage of the proposed Public Pay Parking Ordinance, which will institutionalize a regulated parking system in the area, she added.
According to the city government, the initiative builds on recent upgrades under the QC ReVibe program, which focuses on revitalizing key commercial areas through improved infrastructure, safer walkways, and more accessible public spaces.
Completed improvements include rehabilitated roads and sidewalks, installation of tactile paving, upgraded street lighting, and the clearing of obstructions to reduce safety risks and urban clutter, it said.
The mayor said that the rollout is a crucial step toward making commercial districts more orderly and inclusive.
“As we improve and beautify our commercial areas, we must also ensure that public spaces are used fairly and efficiently. This parking system is about creating order, improving access, and making our streets work better for everyone,” Belmonte said.
During the dry run, parking would remain free and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
However, vehicles may only occupy designated slots for a maximum of three hours to allow more motorists to access limited parking.
Drivers will receive a parking ticket upon arrival, indicating their time of entry, and are expected to vacate their slots within the three-hour limit.
Vehicles that exceed the allowed duration will be issued a notice of violation in line with dry run guidelines, which must be settled at the TTMD main office.
