MTA Bridges and Tunnels

Enablement of JCB Contactless payment acceptance at all OMNY contactless subway and bus validator screens in New York

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Monday, November 15, 2021

JCB has been one of NY MTA's long-time fare payment options and now enabling contactless payments gives JCB cardmembers the convenience of tapping their cards wherever OMNY, NY MTA's contactless fare payment system, is available.

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  • JCB has been one of NY MTA's long-time fare payment options and now enabling contactless payments gives JCB cardmembers the convenience of tapping their cards wherever OMNY, NY MTA's contactless fare payment system, is available.
  • Sarah Meyer, Chief Customer Officer of NY MTA, commented, "We look forward to working closely with JCB.
  • Huge numbers of visitors from Asia will be able to experience the seamlessness of OMNY when they are visiting New York City.
  • Ray Shinzawa, President & COO at JCBUSA, said, "We are pleased that our JCB cardmembers can now enjoy the added convenience of tapping their cards or smartphones on NY MTA subway and bus validator screens.

New York Tolling Authorities Win IBTTA President’s Innovation Award for Mobile App Developed with Conduent Transportation

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Oct. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New Yorks tolling authorities received the prestigious 2021 Toll Excellence Presidents Award for Innovation from the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) for a mobile app developed with Conduent Transportation, a global business unit of Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT).

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  • FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Oct. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New Yorks tolling authorities received the prestigious 2021 Toll Excellence Presidents Award for Innovation from the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) for a mobile app developed with Conduent Transportation, a global business unit of Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT).
  • The app also helps facilitate the use of automated, cashless tolling, which reduces traffic congestion and harmful emissions caused by idling vehicles.
  • The project is led by New York Citys Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in collaboration with the New York State Thruway Authority, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and Conduent.
  • As the leading system and services provider for the states tolling programs for nearly 30 years, Conduent designed the app to give customers the best user experience available.

KBRA Assigns AA+ Rating, Stable Outlook to TBTA’s Payroll Mobility Tax (PMT) Senior Lien Bonds, Series 2021B

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) assigns a long-term AA+ rating to the PMT Senior Lien Bonds, Series 2021B issued by the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA).

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  • Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) assigns a long-term AA+ rating to the PMT Senior Lien Bonds, Series 2021B issued by the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA).
  • In addition, KBRA affirms the long-term AA+ rating on the outstanding PMT senior lien bonds and affirms the K1+ on the outstanding PMT Bond Anticipation Notes, Series 2020A.
  • The Outlook on the outstanding bonds is Stable.
  • Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA) is a full-service credit rating agency registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an NRSRO.

KBRA Releases Report Assigning AA Rating with a Stable Outlook to Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority General Revenue Bonds, Series 2021A

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Thursday, March 18, 2021

On March 17, 2021, Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) assigned a long-term rating of AA with a Stable Outlook to the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) General Revenue Bonds, Series 2021A.

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  • On March 17, 2021, Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) assigned a long-term rating of AA with a Stable Outlook to the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) General Revenue Bonds, Series 2021A.
  • Concurrently, KBRA affirms the long-term rating of AA on the TBTAs outstanding General Revenue Bonds and the long-term rating of AA- on the Subordinate General Revenue Bonds.
  • Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA) is a full-service credit rating agency registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an NRSRO.
  • Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited is registered as a CRA with the European Securities and Markets Authority.

KBRA Releases Report Assigning an AA Rating to the TBTA General Revenue Bonds, Series 2020A and Placing the Rating on Watch Downgrade

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Monday, May 18, 2020

On May 15, 2020, Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) assigned a long-term rating of AA to the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) General Revenue Bonds, Series 2020A, and placed the rating on Watch Downgrade.

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  • On May 15, 2020, Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) assigned a long-term rating of AA to the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) General Revenue Bonds, Series 2020A, and placed the rating on Watch Downgrade.
  • Concurrently, KBRA affirmed the long-term rating of AA on the TBTAs outstanding general revenue bonds and affirmed the long-term rating of AA- on TBTAs outstanding subordinate general revenue bonds.
  • KBRA is a full-service credit rating agency registered as an NRSRO with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • KBRA is also recognized by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as a Credit Rating Provider and is a certified Credit Rating Agency (CRA) with the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA).