Hi John - unfortunately this alley is private property. I believe the location you identified is owned by Harvard. If it would be helpful, we can look for additional locations out on Mt. Auburn Street (would likely be a ring or two near the parking meters as you head toward Harvard Sq). Let us know. You may also be able to request bike parking from Harvard CommuterChoice (commuterchoice@harvard.edu. / 617.384.7433 )

This was yesterday. Please provide a plan for additional bike parking. Thanks!!

Ah I just saw the Harvard comment, as I work for Harvard I will reach out. Thanks

After talking with Harvard planning, they identified these racks next to 125 Mt Auburn as owned by the City of Cambridge. Harvard has racks that we have identified as ours in the small plaza closer to Brattle Street. This may be one of the weird areas where "nobody" claims ownership and nothing happens...that would be unfortunate as we really do need more bike parking here. Further thoughts welcome! Thanks

Hi John - could you give us a call to discuss? 617-349-6012. Thanks!

We've confirmed that this location is on private property (likely Harvard). It is unclear how city racks were initially installed here, but we are only able to add bike racks on public property. We have sited one additional bike rack nearby on Mt. Auburn street. This rack will be installed this summer or fall. Harvard's Commuter Choice program may be a good resource for adding bike racks on their property: http://www.transportation.harvard.edu/commuterchoice/about-us.