In this episode of The Waste World Podcast, Gage Edwards sits down with Peter Goldwasser, Executive Director of Together for Safer Roads (TSR), to discuss how public and private sectors can work together to improve road safety.
TSR’s mission centers on achieving Vision Zero, the elimination of traffic fatalities and severe injuries, by fostering collaboration between fleets, technology companies, governments, and community stakeholders worldwide.
The conversation covers TSR’s broad approach to fleet safety management, which includes strategies to reduce blind spots on large trucks, the use of in-cab camera systems, and technology that helps drivers operate more safely in dense urban environments. Goldwasser also shares details on TSR’s Truck of the Future pilot program in New York City, which integrates side guards, cameras, telematics, and other safety technologies to reduce collisions.
TSR’s initiatives extend beyond the U.S., with a notable project in Nigeria. The organization works closely with local governments and community partners to adapt safety solutions to each city’s unique needs.
A recurring theme in the discussion is the importance of culture change, ensuring that drivers, policymakers, and the public view safety as a shared responsibility. TSR combines hardware solutions with training, public education, and policy advocacy to create lasting improvements in road safety.
