Aarian Marshall

Aarian Marshall is a staff writer at Wired specializing in transportation technology and urban development. Previously, she contributed to The Atlantic’s CityLab and GOOD, covering economic development, cities, and technology. Based in Seattle, she holds a BA in International Studies with a focus on Africa and the Middle East. Her work emphasizes policy implications, technological innovation, and human impact, particularly in EV infrastructure, autonomous vehicles, and climate-related urban planning. Recent coverage includes Waymo-Hyundai partnerships, EV charging challenges, and flood-proof infrastructure post-Hurricane Helene. She frequently engages with regulatory frameworks and emerging tech’s societal impacts, blending technical analysis with real-world applications. Her beat has evolved from general urbanism to specialized areas like self-driving car safety and electric vehicle adoption barriers.