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Cuyahoga Valley National Park Comprehensive Rail Study National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Cuyahoga Valley National Park Brecksville, OH Cuyahoga Valley National Park Comprehensive Rail Study PMIS No. 160989 July 2013 Contents Report notes .............................................................................................................................. i Acknowledgments ................................................................................................................... ii Definitions ................................................................................................................................iii Executive summary .................................................................................................................. v Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 1 Goals, objectives, and performance measures ........................................................................ 2 Goals and objectives ................................................................................................................................... 2 Goals and objectives by priority ................................................................................................................... 4 Performance measures ................................................................................................................................ 5 Issues and needs ....................................................................................................................... 9 Issues ......................................................................................................................................................... 9 Needs ......................................................................................................................................................... 9 Ridership scenarios ..................................................................................................................11 Services targeted ....................................................................................................................................... 11 Trend analysis ........................................................................................................................................... 12 Growth scenarios ...................................................................................................................................... 13 Implications for two-train service .............................................................................................................. 14 Conclusion ................................................................................................................................................ 17 Operations improvements ......................................................................................................18 1.Improve passenger information .............................................................................................................. 18 2.Institute a regular data collection and analysis program ......................................................................... 19 3.Review stations served ........................................................................................................................... 20 4.Improve schedule adherence .................................................................................................................. 21 5.Institute growth management techniques .............................................................................................. 23 6.Pilot express Scenic service during peak times ........................................................................................ 27 7.Institute new procedures to check and maintain audio tour equipment / upgrade equipment ................ 27 8.Pilot regular shuttle service between CVSR and CVNP attractions .......................................................... 27 9.Continue monitoring feasibility of Cleveland extension .......................................................................... 28 10.Create comprehensive transportation plan for CVNP ........................................................................... 28 Communications improvements .............................................................................................29 1.Improve CVSR radio communications ..................................................................................................... 29 2.Develop and deploy a passenger information display system (PIDS) ........................................................ 29 3.Develop a long-range communications plan........................................................................................... 30 Equipment improvements .......................................................................................................31 1.Implement a progressive maintenance plan ........................................................................................... 31 2.Procure “green” locomotives ................................................................................................................. 31 3.Convert equipment to allow for cab control........................................................................................... 32 4.Upgrade coaches for increased passenger comfort ................................................................................ 32 5.Standardize equipment .......................................................................................................................... 33 6.Obtain permanent ownership of entire fleet .......................................................................................... 33 7.Supplement existing ADA cars ............................................................................................................... 34 8.Overhaul concession cars ....................................................................................................................... 34 Infrastructure improvements ..................................................................................................35 1.Add repair-in-place (RIP) track ................................................................................................................ 35 2.Add sidings ............................................................................................................................................ 35 3.Improve accessibility ............................................................................................................................... 36 Volpe Center Cuyahoga Valley National Park Comprehensive Rail Study 4.Expand maintenance facility ................................................................................................................... 36 5.Enhance fuel storage ............................................................................................................................. 37 6.Construct car storage facility .................................................................................................................. 37 Funding possibilities ................................................................................................................39 Category III funding .................................................................................................................................. 39 Federal Lands Access Program funding ..................................................................................................... 39 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program (CMAQ) .......................................................................... 40 Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) ........................................................... 41 Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing Program (RRIF) .............................................................. 42 U.S. Department of Energy – Clean Cities program ................................................................................... 42 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)– Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) ...................................... 43 Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) ............................................................................................. 44 Other ....................................................................................................................................................... 44 Conclusion ................................................................................................................................................ 45 Conclusions/recommendations ...............................................................................................46 Operations/service ..................................................................................................................................... 46 Communications ....................................................................................................................................... 48 Equipment ................................................................................................................................................ 48 Facilities .................................................................................................................................................... 49 Appendix A: Existing conditions .............................................................................................50
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