There has been established within the New York State Department of Transportation (article 9-B of the Transportation Law) an investigative and advisory body to be known as the State Public Transportation Safety Board (Safety Board) which shall be responsible for assuring the health and safety of the citizens of the State who use public transportation systems, services and facilities.
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 17 § 990.1