The paper examines the prevalence of vehicular-centricity over pedestrian-centricity in Bhubaneswar’s road infrastructure, despite its planned city status. Urbanization challenges prioritize roads and vehicular traffic, neglecting pedestrian-centric design. The study systematically analyzes four urban road categories, collecting pedestrian and vehicular flow data. Surveys and interactions identify challenges related to the absence of pedestrian-oriented streets. Findings reveal varied significance of pedestrian roads based on administrative classification, with widths ranging from 20% on 60-meter roads to almost 0% on 9- to 30-meter roads. The research investigates walkability factors contributing to limited pedestrian road usage, citing infrastructure constraints, safety concerns, socio-economic factors, and urban planning policies. The low pedestrian traffic in urban areas is a significant concern, influenced by a combination of these factors. Overall, the paper underscores the need to rebalance urban planning priorities to foster pedestrian-friendly environments and address the multifaceted challenges impeding the utilization of pedestrian roads in Bhubaneswar.