In October 2011 , the authority cut 22 % of its service .
In October 2011 , the authority laid off 123 employees due to declining property values which fund the system through its millage , and the inability of the authority to reach an agreement with its unions .
In October 2011 , the authority cut 22 % of its service and laid off 123 employees due to declining property values which fund the system through its millage , and the inability of the authority to reach an agreement with its unions .