QuestionsQuestions (MMDA Resolution NO. 02-26)
Republic Act No. 7924 created the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). It mandates the MMDA to set policies concerning traffic in Metro Manila, regulate traffic-management programs and projects, and fix, impose, and collect fines and penalties.
The resolution states that illegal parking is rampant even on interior roads, causing obstruction and hindering the free flow of traffic, thereby worsening the traffic situation in Metro Manila.
The resolution cites Section 6 of R.A. 7924, and also references Section 7(d) of R.A. 7924 concerning the Chairman’s authority to execute policies and measures approved by the Council.
It empowers the MMDA Chairman to execute policies and measures approved by the Council and to be responsible for the efficient and effective day-to-day management of MMDA operations.
The Metro Manila Council (the Council) authorized the MMDA Chairman to implement parking discipline for all public and private utility vehicles in Metro Manila.
It applies to all public and private utility vehicles and covers all streets and routes within Metro Manila.
It recognizes the urgency to strictly enforce parking laws and identify/designate parking zones on streets and off-street for both public and private vehicles to attain efficient parking.
It implies a delegation/authorization model where the policy is approved at the Council level, and the Chairman is tasked with implementing and managing day-to-day operations within the approved policy framework.
The resolution states that it shall take effect upon approval.
‘Parking discipline’ refers to enforcement of parking ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations, including strict compliance through designated parking zones for public and private vehicles and measures to address illegal parking.
To justify the need for broader enforcement beyond major thoroughfares, showing that illegal parking is not limited to only main roads and must be addressed network-wide.
The resolution indicates that enforcement should be ‘strictly enforce[d]’ with respect to parking ordinance, laws, rules, and regulations—suggesting coordination/implementation of parking rules within Metro Manila’s legal framework.
They include Mayors of Metro Manila cities and leaders of councilor and vice-mayors’ leagues, indicating collective approval/participation within the Metro Manila Council structure.
The resolution is titled as MMDA Resolution No. 02-26, s. 2002 (dated July 25, 2002) and specifies it was adopted on 25 July 2002, which is relevant for determining the timeline and effectivity upon approval.
The Council recognizes urgency and authorizes/approves the policy measure, while the MMDA Chairman is empowered to execute it and manage daily implementation as authorized by the Council.
To ease the traffic problem along major and secondary thoroughfares and other road routes by preventing obstruction caused by illegal parking.