You can now walk from Scout Tobias in South Triangle to Robinsons Magnolia using the pedestrian-friendly 3km sidewalk.
Joy Belmonte is doubling down on her vision of a more walkable Quezon City—and she’s literally walking the talk.
In a recent social media post, Belmonte shared that she and members of the local government took a nearly 3-kilometer walk from Scout Tobias in South Triangle to Robinsons Magnolia—a route she says is now pedestrian-friendly thanks to the city’s ongoing sidewalk improvements.
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“Kayang-kaya!” the mayor wrote, emphasizing that what used to be a car-dependent stretch can now be comfortably navigated on foot. The walk was made possible through the city’s GORA lanes, or Green Open Reclaimed Access Lanes, first introduced in 2021 to prioritize pedestrian mobility and safer sidewalks.
Belmonte noted that the initiative is part of her broader goal to transform Quezon City into a walkable urban space. Along the route, she and city personnel also inspected areas that need further upgrades, including lighting and repainting along Scout Tobias and Hemady streets.
The mayor underscored that the project is far from over, describing current improvements as just the beginning of a long-term plan to make sidewalks safer, more accessible, and more inviting for residents.
Urban planners have long pointed to walkability as a key factor in improving quality of life in dense cities like Quezon City—reducing traffic congestion, promoting healthier lifestyles, and creating more inclusive public spaces.
With continued investments in pedestrian infrastructure, Belmonte’s administration appears to be steering the city toward a future where walking is not just possible, but practical.
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