noun
pedestrian deck
An elevated walkway or platform for pedestrians, often connecting buildings or crossing roads. Common in urban planning contexts.
駅前のペデストリアンデッキを歩いてデパートへ行った。
I walked along the pedestrian deck in front of the station to get to the department store.
Variant with interpunct; less common but still seen.
歩道橋 is a pedestrian bridge, typically crossing a road or railway, while ペデストリアンデッキ often refers to a broader elevated walkway network in urban areas.
Loanword from English 'pedestrian deck'.