New York City's congestion pricing is met with criticism from New Jersey Democrat.

On Saturday, New York will implement a new congestion pricing tax for commuters, and Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., criticized the move.

On Sunday, the congestion pricing program will be implemented, but Sherrill contends that the tax is merely a way for the Metro Transportation Authority to be financed at the expense of New Jersey commuters.

Sherrill wrote that the new tax will increase costs for New Jerseyans, worsen traffic, and increase pollution in New Jersey as commuters seek more affordable routes into New York.

"She stated that she will not allow New York to use New Jersey's workforce as a source of revenue for the MTA and will continue to advocate for businesses to relocate to New Jersey, increase office sharing sites, and facilitate remote work for New Jerseyans."

This year, Sherrill is one of the many Democrats running for governor in New Jersey.

Despite New Jersey officials' efforts to block the implementation of the congestion tax on grounds of insufficient environmental impact investigation, it took effect on Sunday.

Gordon ruled on Friday that there was no basis to delay the toll.

The ruling received praise from MTA Chair Janno Lieber, who highlighted the advantages of congestion pricing.

""We have been studying this issue for five years, but it only takes five minutes to see that New York has a real traffic problem in midtown Manhattan. Although there has been controversy about this program and many people are concerned about its impact on congestion, my message is to improve the city for everyone," Lieber said at a news conference."

New York's transit infrastructure will be modernized with billions of dollars generated through congestion pricing, although it has faced criticism from New Jersey officials and commuters who argue it unfairly burdens drivers entering from outside of New York.

Up to $22 in daily charges could be faced by some commuters, including tolls for Port Authority crossings.

After taking office later this month, President-elect Donald Trump has consistently stated his intention to thwart the plan.

Planet Chronicle' Landon Mion contributed to this report.