Illinois Department of Transportation Modernized Planning with Plan-to-Program

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) implemented Plan-to-Program to modernize how its MPOs plan their TIPs. Implemented in 2025, the platform centralizes project data, enhances coordination, and improves transparency across the state’s transportation plans.

Challenges

Before adopting Plan-to-Program, IDOT managed its transportation improvement programs through a patchwork of spreadsheets, legacy systems, and manual workflows. This approach caused:

• Fragmented workflows for MPOs’ TIP development.
• Limited public access to project planning and funding data.
• Inconsistent data across planning cycles.
• Time-intensive manual reporting processes.

Solution

IDOT implemented Plan-to-Program to unify and digitize its transportation planning workflows. Key outcomes included:

• Deployed Plan-to-Program as a unified system for planning and funding data.
• Improved collaboration across departments and external partners.
• Enabled public engagement through interactive, web-based tools.
• Automated reporting and aligned with federal compliance timelines.

About SOVRA

SOVRA is the creator of Plan-to-Program, a cloud-based planning platform used by transportation agencies across more than 28 states. Designed for DOTs, MPOs, and local planners, Plan-to-Program helps public agencies streamline project workflows, increase transparency, and improve planning outcomes through data-driven decision-making and collaborative tools.