Fitch Ratings U.S. Airport & Toll Road Traffic Monitor

According to Fitch’s U.S. Airport & Toll Road Traffic Monitor, the latest data shows airport traffic recovery across the included portfolio ended 1Q23 at 99% of 1Q19 levels, despite a number of operational challenges. For the FAQ, please click here.

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03Products & Tools

FACT

Fitch Analytical Comparative Tool (FACT)

This Excel-based tool provides statistics and metrics for U.S. Public Finance issuers within a particular sector. The program allows for analyses of rating trends, custom peer groups, and individual agencies.

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Criteria

Criteria explain our forward-looking ratings approach. Criteria reports identify rating drivers and assumptions, and highlight the scope and limitations of our analysis.

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Digital Infrastructure Project Expansion Likely with Federal Broadband Funding

Digital Infrastructure Project Expansion Likely with Federal Broadband Funding

Amid Steep Median Declines, Rays of Light for U.S. NFP Hospitals

U.S. Population Growth Rebounds; State Trends Diverge Due to Migration

US State Tax Revenues Continue to Rise but Show Signs of Slowdown

NFP Hospital Medians Show Expected Deterioration; Will Worsen

Credit Outlook 2023 - U.S. Life Plan Communities’ 2023 Sector Outlook Revised to ‘Deteriorating’

Credit Outlook 2023 - More Operating Woes Await U.S. Colleges & Universities in 2023

Credit Outlook 2023 - Outlook ‘Deteriorating’ for U.S. States & Local Governments in 2023; Ratings Stable

Credit Outlook 2023 - Labor Pains to Intensify for U.S. NFP Hospitals in 2023

Recession Expected 2Q23, Strength of US Consumer Will Mitigate Severity

Cyber Risk Mitigation Adds to Cost Pressure for Not-for-Profit Hospitals

US Labor Remains Tight, Trend Likely Peaked as Median Unemployment Falls Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

US Public School Districts Face Heightened Labor Cost Pressures

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US States Strategize for Clean Energy Transition

Implementation Risks Lurk in US State 2022 Tax Cut Plans

Pandemic Entrenched State Population Changes, Migration Key Factor

Transportation Infrastructure Criteria Snapshot

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2022 Credit Outlook - U.S. State and Local Governments Search for Predictability in 2022

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Fitch Ratings leads the way in USPF/Public Power

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Relentless Cyber Attacks to Pressure NFP Hospitals’ Operations

Outlook on U.S. Colleges and Universities Revised to Stable; Post-Coronavirus Pressures to Worsen Credit Gap

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USPF Not-For-Profit Hospitals & Health Systems

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Credit Journal

Global Transportation

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07Sector Analysts

Laura Porter
Public Finance Ratings
Global Group Head
+1 212 908 0575 |

Arlene Bohner
US Public Finance Ratings
Managing Director - Head of Public Finance
+1 212 908 0554 |

Dennis Pidherny
US Public Finance Ratings
Managing Director - Public Power
+1 212 908 0738 |

Eric Kim
US Public Finance Ratings
Senior Director - States
+1 212 908 0241 |

Emily Wadhwani
US Public Finance Ratings
Senior Director - Higher Education
+1 312 368 3347 |

Kevin Holloran
US Public Finance Ratings
Senior Director - Not For Profit Hospitals
+1 512 813 5700 |

Margaret Johnson
US Public Finance Ratings
Senior Director - Life Plan Communities
+1 212 908 0545 |

Michael Rinaldi
US Public Finance Ratings
Senior Director - Local Governments
+1 212 908 0833 |

08Business Contacts

Anjali Sharma
U.S. & International Public Finance and Global Infrastructure
Managing Director, Global Head
+44 20 3530 1341 |

Jessica Soltz Rudd
Head of U.S. Public Finance
Senior Director, BRM Manager
+ 415 732 7575 |

Jack Archibald
U.S. Public Finance
Senior Director
+1 212 908 0664 |

Saavan Gatfield
Head of Global Infrastructure and Project Finance – North America
Managing Director
+1 212 908 0542 |

James Mitchell
U.S. Public Finance
Senior Director
+1 941 921 4823 |

Richard Packard
U.S. Public Finance - South/Southwest
Director
+1 512 215 3728 |

Carmine Charles
U.S. Public Finance - Northeast/Midwest
Director
+1 212 908 0230 |

Michele O Brien
U.S. Public Finance and Infrastructure
Investor Development, Senior Director
+1 312 368 2087 |