Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL is less than 30 miles from my home. And what you are saying is not true. It had a 40 mph speed limit and it's a residential area. It also has the longest sidewalk in the world. Google "world's longest sidewalk" and you will find Bayshore Blvd., Tampa. In addition, across from the sidewalk, you will find large houses and high-rise apartments. Cameron chose to drag race on a street with high pedestrian volume, during the daylight at the height of the tourist season.

And yes, you absolutely do expect to see people crossing the street at Bayshore Blvd.