Before the last leaves could change color, the speed limit in Ephraim switched one final time. Wednesday marked the last time the speed limit would change in the village, becoming the final municipality in the state to retire its seasonal regulatory speed limit. Ephraim's central business district, located on State Highway 42, had a speed limit of 25 miles per hour during the peak season and 35 miles per hour during the off-season. The northern and southern segments of State Highway 42 leading into Ephraim's central business also fluctuated with the season. Friday marked the first day of its now permanent speed limits. It will now be 30 miles per hour through the central business district and 40 miles per hour on either side of it. Traffic Engineer Rod Hamilton said in September that the data is on their side, and other municipalities that have gone through change have supported their efforts.

The changes will also make Ephraim similar to other northern Door County communities, which also have a 30 miles per hour speed limit in their central business districts.