In this case it appears that his environmental concern is for the proliferation of aluminum cans that tend to end up in the local dumpsters on their way to fill limited space in the city's landfill. Granted that there are no "bike-friendly" lanes on McDavitt, but we're sure Gowen is working on that, too.
Clue: The last time the cyclist was seen was turning left on Roosevelt Street and then north on E. 14th Street, presumably on his way to the Wilkinson Steel and Metal Recycling center. There are unconfirmed rumors that he may have dilly-dallied on 14th and wandered into one of the beer joints there to offer organic brews of hops and yeast.
The bike has been identified as a classic air-dynamic, pedal-propelled, chain-action Western Flyer equipped with an open-air storage rack behind the rider's seat.
Gowen's reward? A ride, free of charge, on the numerous city-paid rental bikes that are rusting on the racks due to lack of interest in riding them.