RMA members manage the largest road and bridge network of any stakeholder in the province, and the building and maintenance of transportation infrastructure is the largest line item on most rural municipal budgets. Rural municipalities also bear responsibility for other unique infrastructure challenges, such as water and wastewater systems, stormwater management facilities, landfills, recycling sites, and local emergency services buildings. Together with roads and bridges, these assets form the backbone of rural Alberta, ensure the public health, safety, and quality of life of rural Albertans, and support Alberta’s broader economic and industrial objectives.