The toll may produce up to $15 billion for investment within the aging MTA system.
For example, particulate matter emissions from stop-and-go traffic can stoke diseases such as asthma.
"In London, they've had a reduction of nearly 20% in particulate matter pollution," said Julie Tighe, president of the New York League of Conservation Voters.
"There's a 15% reduction in particulate matter in Stockholm, which resulted in a 50% reduction in asthma."
Watch the video above to see how New York City is spending cash raised by its massive new toll.
Persons:
Janette Sadik, Richard Davey, Davey, they've, Julie Tighe, Mollie Cohen D'Agostino
Organizations:
U.S, New York City's Department of Transportation, Metro, Bronx ., New, Transit Authority, MTA, CNBC, Regional, New York League of Conservation Voters, University of California, Davis
Locations:
York City, Manhattan, New, Bronx, New York, Milan, London, Singapore, Stockholm, New York City