Looks like too much speed caused a fender bender -- not closing of a highway. Maybe three drivers learned that 9W and 219 aren't racetracks. Glad no one was hurt -- it would have made the lesson even more costly.

Closing of 218 on Sundays are beneficial to us that live on Bay View Ave..There is constant speeding of cars and motorbikes on this road even though it is posted 30 mph.

As it is with our mountain, bay, Bannerman's and even our fresh air here, rt 218 has long been a destination for people with diverse recreational interests.

We've embarked upon an experiment to share it in a different way, shutting it off to some in favor of others. If local businesses do better as a result, it might prove a plus. But it's fair to say that hundreds of 2- and 4-wheeled vehicles use that road during four hours on a nice Sunday. They can come only by road. Precious few will have accidents. More will patronize our businesses. With their outside, tourist dollars.

Let's not forget: just because a roadway is scenic to hike and bike doesn't mean it should be closed to traffic. I'm sure the view is fabulous from the Verrazano.

So there will be pluses and minuses. Let's see how it develops this season.

speed was not the cause of this misshap, stupidity is!
countless individuals get behind the wheel and don't have a clue.
the locals are well aware of the closing, maybe some other warning should have been there for the "driving impaired"
also, as far as speeders on sunday, have you tried to get out of taft at 3:40p anyday! aside from that these travelers bring a boost to our local economy.
the tourists revel in our village, get out and smell the roses!

Thanks to all who helped close 218 to hikers and bikers! If this can be done in Westchester on the Bronx River Parkway it can be done here in Orange county and hopefully it will become a wonderful tradition for many future generations. Thank you again for making htis happen! A very happy hiker