Question & AnswerQ&A (MMDA Resolution NO. 03-02)
The primary purpose is to approve and adopt the MMDA guidelines on the installation of street light poles and traffic signal poles along major thoroughfares of Metropolitan Manila to ensure and promote public safety and the safe, convenient movement of persons and goods.
It was adopted pursuant to Section 6 of Republic Act No. 7924, also known as the Special Structural Account of the Metro Manila Development Authority.
Both national government agencies and local government units (LGUs) within Metropolitan Manila are required to comply with the guidelines.
The guidelines incorporate the MERALCO Standards on Street Lighting, as approved in MMDA Resolution No. 02-46, s. 2002, and the Memorandum of Agreement for Standardization of Street Light Design between DPWH and MERALCO dated May 31, 1996.
The base plate of the light pole must be installed up to a maximum of 100 mm depression below the grade level of the finished sidewalk pavement, with corresponding adjustments to the pole shaft length.
To hide the anchor bolt head and the pole base plate, thus enhancing pedestrian safety and aesthetic appearance of sidewalks.
The reference elevation for base plate measurement should be reckoned downwards from the top edge of the plant box or curb level of the center island, depending on the location.
Installation of junction boxes may be removed by using long electrical conduits passing inside the light pole beneath the base plate for electrical connections before erecting the pole.
Traffic signal poles should be installed similar to street light poles, with the base plate brought down to a 100 mm depression below the finished sidewalk level, ensuring uniformity in installation standards.
Adherence ensures consistent, safe, and aesthetically pleasing installation of lighting and signal infrastructure along major roads, improves pedestrian safety and comfort, and supports traffic flow and urban development projects.