The Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) Comprehensive Rail Study provides a 20-year framework for the growth and development of Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR). This study documents the current state of the system as a baseline for analysis, and, using CVNP- and CVSR-defined vision and goals for the system, develops a prioritized program of improvements to achieve stakeholders' desired future state.

This report investigates the feasibility of an alternative transportation system (ATS) to MVBNHS. Specifically, the report addresses the feasibility of a shuttle service that could connect visitors to several travel destinations in the region and provide car-free visitors with a connection from the Amtrak station in Hudson to MVBNHS in Kinderhook.

The report consists of four main sections in addition to the introduction and conclusion: Existing Conditions, Needs Assessment, Analysis and Assessment of Transportation Elements, and Transit Feasibility Assessment. In addition to the main body of the report, there are ten appendices that provide supplemental information on strategies considered, transit options, and vehicle selection.

This study evaluates: 1) Connections to existing regional and local public transit systems. 2) Options for managing visitor traffic and parking to and at the site, including an option for providing an off-site staging area for visitor overflow and tour bus/recreational vehicle (RV) parking. A shuttle would operate between the staging area, train station and the park (and possibly other sites to serve the greater community). 3) An integrated visitor information infrastructure, including media and signage. 4) Visitor special event transportation operations.