Isn't that one of those bikes that are available on-demand like ZipCar? They're supposed to be parked almost anywhere, and users find them through an app. And they've a built-in theft mechanism so they can be parked almost anywhere while still in use, and they can't be stolen.

So unless the City has restrictions on where such bikes can be parked, it's not abandoned: either someone's using it and has parked it there, or it's simply awaiting the next user.

I think the original post here was in error.

Thank you for reporting your concern to City of Cambridge via Commonwealth Connect. We have reviewed the information you provided our staff and will be investigating this issue further.

These Ant bikes are currently being reviewed by the city solicitor dept. this bike is not obstructing pedestrian way, and is subject to be used again

Thanks for fixing this request!