More cities in the metro are joining the car-free Sunday movement, with the City of Taguig closing two major streets on Sunday mornings. Taguig recently announced the launch of car-free streets to give residents a chance to enjoy open spaces without the presence of motorized traffic.
Effective March 16, 2025, Cayetano Boulevard and C5 Service Road (from Taguig Eco Park to Dalanghita Street) is off-limits to cars from 5 am to 9 am every Sunday.
According to the Taguig City government: “The program transforms road spaces into public areas where residents can engage in recreational activities and explore alternative transportation options.”
On their social media platform ‘I Love Taguig,’ they promised to transform the streets into dynamic community spaces, promoting wellness and active lifestyles, with fun-filled activities to promote health.
Residents and motorists who regularly pass through these areas are advised to plan their routes accordingly, use alternate roads, and allot extra travel time during the car-free hours.
Here’s what you need to know about the newest car-free Sunday street in Taguig.
Location of Taguig’s car-free streets
The C5 Service Road in District 2 of Taguig runs parallel to the main C5 highway. Also known as Circumferential Road 5, this street provides local access to communities and businesses adjacent to the main highway with a road divider. For car-free Sundays, the specific segment of the C5 Service Road between Dalanghita Street going toward Taguig Eco Park will be closed to vehicular traffic.
Taguig Eco Park can be found on the C5 Service Road Southbound near Heritage Park. Based on Google Maps, this section is roughly an 800-meter stretch parallel to the main highway before reaching the entrance to the memorial park, one of the few green spaces in the area.
Cayetano Boulevard in District 1 is another major road in Taguig. Formerly known as Levi B. Mariano Avenue, this road is a vital artery in the city, connecting smaller barangays and establishments. Based on the traffic advisory map, the car-free section covers the Northbound street of Cayetano Boulevard from Bantayan Road, Palingon-Tipas to Maestrang Pinang, Ligid-Tipas, an estimated 850-meter stretch.
Traffic advisory
Motorists are advised that during car-free Sundays, the Southbound traffic of Cayetano Boulevard heading to C5 will be converted into a two-way lane.
For those coming from neighboring areas who need to park, parking areas have been set up in both zones. However, it’s best for visitors to leave their vehicles at home and embrace outdoor activities—at least for those four hours every Sunday morning in the spirit of the event.
The car-free zones aim to provide extra space to allow Taguig residents to play outdoors, cycle, participate in Zumba, jog, and walk as part of the City Government’s campaign for healthier and more active lifestyles for its citizens.
What to expect at Taguig’s car-free Sunday streets
During the program’s soft launch led by the Taguig Mobility Office, (TMO), Taguigeños enjoyed a vibrant Sunday morning with outdoor activities like badminton, basketball, futsal, cycling, roller skating, Zumba, and other wellness activities on the streets.
To support sustainable mobility, free bike lessons and maintenance were offered to visitors. The City Agriculture Office also distributed free seedlings along with a planting guide to encourage residents for urban gardening, according to the Taguig Philippine Information Office.
According to Taguig.com, shortly after the launch, citizens expressed their appreciation for the City Government’s implementation of Car-Free Streets every Sunday morning. They said the program gave them “more freedom to use the roads” and that it “helped reduce vehicle pollution in the area.”
In the past few years, similar car-free programs have been launched all over Metro Manila. This includes several People’s Streets in Pasig, Ayala Avenue in Makati, Greenfield District in Mandaluyong, Roxas Boulevard in Manila, Spectrum Midaway in Muntinlupa, Araneta City and Tomas Morato Avenue in Quezon City, and Gil Fernando Avenue in Marikina. The program aims to promote healthier lifestyles and create more livable urban spaces for city dwellers.
Since February 2021, Fifth Avenue in Bonifacio Global City, the central business district of Taguig, was transformed into a car-free zone on weekends under the “My Street High Street” program.
Check out Top Gear’s previous compilations of car-free Sunday initiatives launched last year as well as the latest additions this year.
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