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Lester Farnsworth Wire was an American inventor best known for creating the first practical electric traffic signal. He designed this device in 1912 while working as a police officer in Salt Lake City, Utah, to help manage increasing traffic and improve safety at intersections. His invention featured red and green lights and was a precursor to modern traffic lights. Wire's contribution significantly influenced traffic management and urban development in the 20th century.

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