double-deck
adjective
dou·ble-deck
ˌdə-bəl-ˌdek 
variants
or double-decked
: having two decks, levels, or layers
a double-deck bus
a double-deck sandwich
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The lanes of the original, double-deck I Street Bridge, which is owned by Union Pacific, are too narrow for buses and bikes, according to the city.
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Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
The Archer Western bid proposed an even more ambitious blueprint than FDOT requested, in the form of a new double-deck bridge over SR-836.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Its stunning height will be supported by 59 ultra-high-speed elevators and eight escalators, including seven double-deck elevators and two construction time elevators.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Feb. 2026
Moving people up and down this vertical city requires 59 elevators, including five double-deck elevators capable of traveling, along with multiple escalators and sky lobbies.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
In May, as part of a years-long modernization project, the Space Needle launched Skyliner, a new floor-to-ceiling glass, double-deck outdoor elevator.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 12 July 2025
Speaking to reporters in the White House on Monday, Trump said any acceptance of the aircraft would be due to delays at U.S. manufacturer Boeing, which makes the famed double-deck 747.
—Sam Meredith,jenni Reid, CNBC, 12 May 2025
That project includes building a double-deck, 10-lane companion bridge to the west of the Brent Spence Bridge and making improvements to the existing bridge.
—Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Apr. 2025
Additions such as double-deck hospitality areas and more streamlined concession options (such as the Championship Plus ticket, which includes food and non-alcoholic beverages) are also designed to help the fan experience.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
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Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
The Archer Western bid proposed an even more ambitious blueprint than FDOT requested, in the form of a new double-deck bridge over SR-836.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Its stunning height will be supported by 59 ultra-high-speed elevators and eight escalators, including seven double-deck elevators and two construction time elevators.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Feb. 2026
Moving people up and down this vertical city requires 59 elevators, including five double-deck elevators capable of traveling, along with multiple escalators and sky lobbies.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
In May, as part of a years-long modernization project, the Space Needle launched Skyliner, a new floor-to-ceiling glass, double-deck outdoor elevator.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 12 July 2025
Speaking to reporters in the White House on Monday, Trump said any acceptance of the aircraft would be due to delays at U.S. manufacturer Boeing, which makes the famed double-deck 747.
—Sam Meredith,jenni Reid, CNBC, 12 May 2025
That project includes building a double-deck, 10-lane companion bridge to the west of the Brent Spence Bridge and making improvements to the existing bridge.
—Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Apr. 2025
Additions such as double-deck hospitality areas and more streamlined concession options (such as the Championship Plus ticket, which includes food and non-alcoholic beverages) are also designed to help the fan experience.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
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