Before a project is built, a study must be done to determine if it will fill a transportation need, will not negatively impact the surrounding area and fits the department's overall plan. During the study phase, potential projects are analyzed to determine if they are cost effective, while also efficiently improving mobility. Some of these projects have moved beyond the study phase and are under construction.
| Location | Project | Description |
| Austin | Austin-San Antonio Commuter Rail | A study of the feasibility of a passenger rail system between Austin and San Antonio. |
| Austin | MoPac Improvement Project | The expansion and enhancement of MoPac in Austin. |
| Georgetown | RM 2338 | Improvements to RM 2338 between FM 3405 to Ronald Reagan Boulevard in northwestern Williamson County |
| Austin | SH 71 East Project | Proposed improvements to State Highway (SH) 71 between Riverside Drive and SH 130 |
| Austin | US 183 South | Proposed improvements to US 183 from Springdale Road to SH 71. |
| Austin | US 290 East | The proposed reconstruction of US 290 from US 183 to SH 130. |
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