Ellis is a web-based application designed to be a “major management system linking ODOT’s new approaches to project delivery, planning, system forecasting and financial management.” (Strategic Initiative Three, 2002). Ellis manages the identification and implementation of the Ohio Department of Transportation's Capital Improvement Program. Ellis allows flexibility of program and project management and still provides leadership with the information necessary to produce a comprehensive STIP based on benefits to the transportation system conditions and balanced funding.

The Railroad Grade Separation Program provides funding to mitigate the impacts of increased rail traffic in Ohio. It is governed by a subcommittee of the Transportation Review Advisory Council (TRAC). The subcommittee appointed a technical advisory group (TAG) comprising representatives from ODOT, ORDC, PUCO, the Ohio Emergency Management Agency (OEMA), FHWA, and the CSX and Norfolk Southern Railroads. This committee prepares the initial feasability study. This in turn is ranked by the subcommittee of the TRAC for final acceptance. Details of the process are found in the Railroad Grade Separation Program Policies and Procedures Manual (Section 895-3).