SAN FRANCISCO (S&P Global Ratings) Aug. 30, 2019--S&P Global Ratings assigned its 'SP-1' short-term rating to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), N.Y.'s (MTA) proposed $1 billion series 2019D-1 and $200 million series 2019D-2 transportation revenue bond anticipation notes (BANs). "The BAN proceeds will be used to finance existing approved transit and commuter projects," said S&P Global Ratings credit analyst Paul Dyson. "The rating reflects our view of what we consider a low market risk profile, strong market access, and strong information disclosure," Mr. Dyson added. The series 2019D-1 BANs have a proposed final maturity of Sept. 1, 2022, while the series 2019D-2 BANs have a proposed final maturity of July 1, 2020.