NEW YORK (Standard&Poor's) Oct. 21, 2015--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services has raised its long-term rating on Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA), N.Y.'s series 2002F general revenue variable-rate bonds to 'AAA/A-1' from 'AA-/A-1'. At the same time, Standard&Poor's assigned its 'AA-' underlying rating (SPUR) to the bonds. Standard&Poor's also affirmed its 'AA-' and 'A+' ratings on the authority's general revenue bonds and subordinate revenue bonds outstanding. The outlook is stable. As well, Standard&Poor's affirmed its 'AAA/A-1+' ratings and SPUR on the TBTA's general revenue variable-rate bonds, series 2001B; and its 'AAA/A-1' ratings and SPUR on the authority's general revenue variable-rate bonds, series 2001C and 2005B-3. The upgrade reflects our assessment of the
