Quezon City begins dry run of new Tomas Morato, Timog Ave public parking rules

Take note of the three-hour parking limit, or risk receiving a violation notice

Finding a parking spot along Quezon City’s busy Morato–Timog strip just got a major shake-up. Starting today, March 23, the Quezon City Government rolled out the first-day implementation of its new public parking regulations covering the full stretches of Tomas Morato Avenue and Timog Avenue.

The dry run is designed to ease congestion and boost parking turnover in one of Quezon City’s busiest commercial districts. Public parking slots remain free and available on a first-come, first-served basis, but drivers should note the new three-hour limit for both cars and motorcycles.

To enforce the scheme, the Quezon City Transport and Traffic Management Department deployed uniformed parking attendants throughout the area, issuing official tickets to monitor each vehicle’s parking duration.

Once the three-hour limit is reached, drivers must vacate their slots or receive a notice of violation that’s essentially a parking ticket.

Traffic attendants report that the scheme will be enforced day and night, and compliance has been generally smooth, although some motorists are still adjusting to the new rules.

The changes, however, pose challenges for business owners and office employees in the area, who may need to seek alternative parking arrangements.

The dry run covers Tomas Morato Avenue from Timog Avenue to E. Rodriguez Avenue, and Timog Avenue from Quezon Avenue to EDSA.

City officials say the temporary rules will remain in effect while the proposed paid public parking ordinance is under review, with the dry run helping fine-tune policies before full implementation.

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