New York State Public Transportation Safety Board Accident Investigation Case Files
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- The New York Public Transportation Safety Board, oversees and assures the safe operation of bus, subway, and commuter rail transportation. This series contains case files that document accident investigations conducted by the Public Transportation Safety Board. Records include correspondence, accident findings and reports, interviews, inspection reports, public hearing transcripts, and recommendations.
Title
- Accident investigation case files
Quantity
- 27 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- 16442
Creator
Arrangement
Arranged by region and then chronological.
16442-19: Numerical.
Administrative History
The New York Public Transportation Safety Board, created in 1983, has broad authority to oversee and assure the safe operation of bus, subway, and commuter rail transportation in New York State. The board investigates accidents on any system that receives state mass transportation operating assistance; reviews and approves safety plans; studies critical transportation safety issues; and recommends new legislation. The board consists of the commissioner of transportation, who is chair, and six other members appointed by the governor and confirmed by the State Senate.
Scope and Content Note
This series contains case files that document accident investigations conducted by the Public Transportation Safety Board. Records include correspondence, accident findings and reports, interviews, inspection reports, public hearing transcripts, and recommendations. Additionally, the case files contain information, including employment history, on public safety personnel involved in accidents investigated.
Other Finding Aids
16442-13: Container list is available at the repository.
16442-14, 16442-19: Transfer list is available at the repository.
Acquisition Information
16442-13: This accretion includes records from transfer lists 030100, 030105, and 03120A.
16442-14: This accretion includes records from transfer list 040104.
16442-19: This accretion includes records from transfer list 090215.
Access Restrictions
Restricted to protect personal privacy.