Proceedings of a specialty conference held in San Francisco, California, April 11-13, 1985. This collection contains 23 papers highlighting current and recently completed transit projects. Transit development projects must address an array of technical, social, and environmental considerations. Several cities have recently undertaken major new transit systems. Other cities have completed major improvements to existing systems. Both types of projects pose major technical and management challenges for the engineering profession. Understanding the common and unique characteristics for certain projects can help identify successful management approaches. These papers papers illustrate the need for sound organizational and management practices throughout all phases of project development. They also illustrate the different management methods that can be adapted to the specifics of an individual project. Topics include: budget and schedule control, decisions and approvals, internal communication, staffing, quality assurance, and project organization.