The Jets new home would become the Olympic Stadium.
The lack of a firm and agreed stadium proposal has long been considered a serious weakness of the New York bid which, according to leaked reports, was – along with London and Paris - otherwise well rated by the International Olympic Committee's (IOC’s) inspecting commissioners.
“When the IOC Evaluation Commission visited New York in February, the Governor and I made a commitment that we would get the stadium done,” said New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg.
“The unanimous decision by the board members of the MTA [Metropolitan Transportation Authority] shows widespread support and enthusiasm for this project not just here in New York City, but across the region. We have taken another major step forward in what has been a lengthy and thorough public review process.”
The Olympic Stadium will be located on the West Side of Manhattan, as part of a comprehensive plan that includes the expansion of the Javits Convention Center, the extension of the No. 7 subway line, an extensive network of parks and greenways and new waterfront access.
The IOC will select the host city on July 6, 2005 in Singapore.
