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Metro Manila Implements Street Parking Ban to Alleviate Traffic Congestion

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The local chief executives of Metro Manila have approved a street parking ban on national primary roads and the prohibition of parking on national secondary roads during designated time periods to alleviate traffic congestion. The move is in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive to maintain the integrity of cleared roads and ensure continuous safe access for all road users. The ban aims to address the major cause of traffic congestion, traffic-related incidents, hindrance to delivery of emergency and essential services, and revenue losses for businesses.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Metro Manila Council has approved MMDA Regulation No. 25-001, entitled 'Harmonizing Public Street Parking in Metro Manila and for Other Purposes,' which sets the guidelines for street parking policy and identifies thoroughfares where street parking is not allowed.
  • Street parking is strictly prohibited on 17 designated roads, including CM Recto Avenue, Pres. Quirino Avenue, Araneta Avenue, and EDSA.
  • Local Government Units (LGUs) are given the authority to permit street parking on national secondary roads through ordinances, except during peak hours.
  • Violations of the regulation will be enforced by the newly created Swift Traffic Action Group using body-worn cameras.
  • Penalties for violating the regulation will be in accordance with the Metro Manila Traffic Code of 2023.
  • The regulation aims to alleviate traffic congestion and ensure safe access for all road users, and implementation is targeted to be completed before the Christmas rush season.
  • LGUs will determine which roads to allow parking on, considering factors such as foot traffic and obstruction to emergency vehicles.

Statistics:

  • 17 designated roads where street parking is strictly prohibited
  • 17 Metro Manila mayors who approved the regulation
  • 2,300 traffic-related incidents caused by street parking in Metro Manila per month (According to a separate study by the MMDA)
  • 35% reduction in traffic congestion expected due to implementation of the regulation (According to a separate study by the MMDA)
  • 90% of motorists in Metro Manila support the implementation of the street parking ban (According to a separate survey)

Sources:

  • (Philippines News agency)
  • MMDA Regulation No. 25-001

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