New York State Traffic Safety Policy Coordination Committee Records
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- The Traffic Safety Policy Coordination Committee was established to advise the Governor on traffic safety policy matters and to assist in coordinating the work of the state agencies concerned with various aspects of the issue. Included are lists of members; agenda and minutes of the monthly meetings; memorandums; press releases; and recommendations and committee reports related to drivers' license suspensions.
Title
- Traffic Safety Policy Coordination Committee records
Quantity
- 0.25 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- B1960
Creator
Arrangement
Alphabetical.
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of memoranda, reports, and press releases concerning the Traffic Safety Policy Coordination Committee under the chairmanship of Jonathan B. Bingham (until June 1958) and then Daniel P. Moynihan as the acting chairman. The committee was appointed by Governor Harriman in May 1957 to advise him on traffic safety policy matters, and to assist in coordinating the work of the State agencies concerned with various aspects of the problem. Also included are lists of members, agenda and minutes of the monthly meetings; memoranda; as well as recommendations and committee reports on the New York State system for the suspension or revocation of drivers' licenses for violations of the Vehicle and Traffic Law.
Related Material
B1946Series B1946, Records of the Citizens Council on Traffic Safety, contains records of the committee that coordinated traffic safety activities with the Traffic Safety Policy Coordination Committee
B2327Series B2327, Governor's Conference on City and Village Traffic Safety Records, and
13682_07Series 13682-07, Central subject and Correspondence Files of Governor Harriman, contain related records.
Custodial History
This series was a gift to Syracuse University from Governor Harriman in 1959. It was transferred to the New York State Archives in 2006 and accessioned in January 2008.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.