The problem here is that the local government is being too inflexible--that's not to say, however, that a higher-level one would be any better. I assure you, the problems in getting a federal change of policy--were it necessary--are far in excess of figuring out a city.
If the market really cared enough, they could likely sway the local government. If the product was good enough to justify that, then it would likely happen. Any failings thus probably stem from some mismatch in market and product.
If the market really cared enough, they could likely sway the local government. If the product was good enough to justify that, then it would likely happen.
What/who is "the market", though? You can't really get traction behind an idea that is impossible to demonstrate. Users could get passionate about a useful service that is taken away from them, but it's a lot more difficult to get anyone passionate about something they've never had, and can't try.
Getting a single US city to change it's regulations is easier than changing federal regulations.
Getting 1/3 of all US city's to change a regulation is a lot harder than changing federal regulations.
Operating a national organization that follows hundreds of independent regulations is harder than a cohesive federal regulation.
If the market really cared enough, they could likely sway the local government. If the product was good enough to justify that, then it would likely happen. Any failings thus probably stem from some mismatch in market and product.