MMDA Fights to Resume No-Contact Apprehension Policy Amidst EDSA Rehabilitation

MMDA Seeks to Lift Restraining Order on No-Contact Apprehension Policy in the Philippines. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has filed an urgent motion with the Supreme Court to lift a temporary restraining order (TRO) that has stalled its no-contact apprehension policy. This policy utilizes CCTV cameras to identify and subsequently fine traffic violators. The MMDA argues that the policy is crucial for improving traffic flow in Metro Manila. Meanwhile, the MMDA is also working to improve the Mabuhay Lanes, alternative routes designed to alleviate congestion during the upcoming EDSA rehabilitation. "We're focusing on improving the Mabuhay Lanes as an EDSA alternative," said an MMDA official. The rehabilitation is expected to cause significant traffic disruption, making the efficiency of alternative routes crucial. The MMDA's efforts to address traffic issues and enhance public transportation are vital for the smooth functioning of Metro Manila.