THE BAGUIO City government is looking at the imposition of parking fees along nine main roads as part of the traffic management program to lessen decongestion in central areas. In a statement on Sunday, Mayor Benjamin B. Magalong said he has endorsed to the city council the passage of an ordinance that would allow the collection of parking fees along identified stretches from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. The proposed rates are: P35 for the first two hours and P10 for every succeeding hour for regular vehicles; and P20 for the first two hours and P5 per succeeding hour for motorcycles. Mr. Magalong said he made the endorsement after consultations with the Land Traffic and Transportation Management Committee and the Baguio City police. The initial list of proposed roads with sections to be covered are: Session Road, Kalaw Street (St.), Assumption Road, Harrison Road, Calderon St., Claudio St., Gov. Pack Road, and Kayang-Hilltop. City Treasurer Alex B. Cabarrubias said the scheme is estimated to bring in a monthly income of up to P947,000 “assuming that all slots will be filled for an eight-hour operation.” City Administrator Bonifacio dela Peña said the scheme, once approved, will be in place until the local government completes the planned parking building projects.

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